Manual
R.E.P.R. MANUAL
LWRC INTERNATIONAL
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7.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: When shooting with a silencer or suppressor please note the
following:
7.1 Follow Manufacturer’s instructions for mounting/
dismounting suppressor, for care and use.
7.2 Use suppressor design with same caliber of weapon.
7.3 Ensure suppressor is rmly attached prior to use.
7.4 Cyclic Rate will be increased.
7.5 Gas/fouling will be increased.
7.6 Weapon shall require an increase in lubrication and cleaning.
7.7 If running a suppressor for an extended period, or if the
situation permits, turn the Gas Regulator to the Suppressed (S)
setting.
Failure to Load
CAUSE CORRECTION
Bent/damage magazine feed lips or
Worn/Weak magazine feed spring
Inspect Magazine and replace as
necessary
Worn out/under powered recoil spring Replace spring. Do not try to stretch.
Under powered ammunition (Cause-
Short Stroke)
Use SAAMI, CIP or NATO Spec.
Ammunition
Leading of feed ramps from use of Non-
FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) ammunition
Disassemble and clean feed ramps and
use jacketed ammunition
Failure to Lock
CAUSE CORRECTION
Wrong ammunition for chamber
Use proper SAAMI/CIP/ NATO Spec.
Ammunition.
FOD (Foreign Object Detected) in
chamber or barrel extension
Disassemble and clean rie.
Ammunition defective/damaged or out
of specication
Inspect all ammunition prior to use and
ensure SAAMI/CIP/NATO compliant.
Weak/worn Buer/Action Spring Replace spring.
Failure to Fire
CAUSE CORRECTION
Defective ammunition/dead primer
Inspect all ammunition prior to use and
ensure SAMI/NATO compliant.
Broken/weaken hammer spring Replace spring.
FOD (Foreign Object Detected) in Pin
Channel (Fire Control Group)
Disassemble and clean.
Worn Firing Pin Replace ring pin
Carrier Bounce/Bolt Bounce
Adjust Gas Regulator to smaller setting.
Use lower pressure ammunition.
Foreign Objects & Debris (FOD) in Fire
Control Group (FCG)
Disassemble and clean.