Manual
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6.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
The Steyr-USR can be assembled and disassembled
without the use of special tools.
Complete
stripping
of
the
rifle
should
be
done
only
by
an
authorized
gunsmith.
WARNING:
BEFORE DISMANTLING
MAKE
SURE RIFLE IS UNLOADEDl
Keep the muzzle
pointed
in
a safe
direction
and
be
sure
the rifle
is
unloaded.
DISASSEMBLY:
Before disassembling the rifle, place the safety "ON" (white dot
visible). Remove the magazine, eject any cartridge and visually
inspect to make certain the chamber
is
empty.
SUMMARY OF DISASSEMBLY
Removing receiver and bolt:
- With left thumb release the charging handle to its foremost
position.
- With the right hand grasp the pistol grip, rest the USR with
the butt plate
on
your right hip.
- Place left hand on the front position
ofthe
receiver and press
slightly against hip to release pressure
of
the housing lock
(Fig.12).
- Now place the right
hand underneath the
butt so, that the third
finger is able to press
the housing latch com-
pletely to the right. Point
the weapon down and
remove receiver with bar-
rel
and bolt (Fig.13).
- Separate bolt from re-
ceiver(Fig.14).
Fig.I2