Owner's Manual

2 Components of the gas system—the sleeve, sleeve spring and gas
piston will remain in place and do not need to be removed, except for
cleaning. If the components of the gas system have been removed,
reinstall them as explained below. Otherwise, proceed to step 5.
3 Slide the sleeve onto the magazine tube with the piston rod end first.
Check the piston rod to make sure it is aligned with the slot on the right
side (ejection port side) of the receiver. Make sure the sleeve spring is
properly positioned in the sleeve (Figure 3).
4 Slide the gas piston into the gas
bracket (Figure 3-A).
5 With the gun in the vertical
position, line the gas bracket
and gas piston over the magazine
tube (Figure 3-B). Slide the
gas bracket and gas piston over
the magazine tube. The barrel
extension should slip solidly
down into the receiver. Make
sure the piston rod moves freely
in its slot in the receiver.
6 Replace the forearm by sliding it onto the magazine tube and over
the gas bracket so it seats securely. Install the magazine cap. Make
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FIGURE 3-B
Line the gas bracket and gas piston over the
magazine tube.
FIGURE 3
Slide the sleeve onto the magazine tube with
the piston rod end first.
FIGURE 3-A
Slide the gas piston into the gas bracket.
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