Manual

Section 3
2-14. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS.
2-15. GENERAL. ’
2-16. PREPARATION FOR FIRING. Clear the rifle by performing the following operations :
Remove magazine, inspect chamber and place selector lever on “safe” position. (Fig. 2-l.)
2-17.
SERVICE BEFORE FIRING. Refer to T ’ ‘es 3-2 and 3-3.
2-18. CLEAN AND LUBRICATE THE BOLT CARRIER GROITP. The bolt carrier group
may be removed, as shown in (Figure 3-10.) Remove any oil or dirt from the external surfaces
of the bolt and bolt carrier with a clean, dry rag or cleaning patches. Place a drop of oil in each
of the two holes of the bolt carrier to lubricate ,the guide rods and a drop on the body of the bolt.
Use oil sparingly, as excess oil may collect foreign matter. Wipe any excess oil from the surface
of the bolt carrier. A light film of grease or oil may be applied to the guide rail for the bolt car-
rier on the left inside of the upper receiver.
2-19. LOADING. Note : Repeat Operation in (Figure 2-l). (Safety Procedure).
2-20. LOADING THE MAGAZINE. The magazine has a capacity of 20 rounds and may be
loaded with any amount up to that capacity. The magazine follower has a raised portion gener-
ally resembling the outline of a cartridge. Cartridges are loaded into the magazine so that the
tips of the bullets point in the same direction as the raised portion of the follower.
Rear Sight Adtustment
Figure 2-3
2-21.
LOADING THE RIFLE. The magazine may be inserted with the bolt and the bolt carrier
open or closed. Hold the forearm of the rifle with the left hand, pointing the muzzle in a safe
direction. With the right hand, insert a loaded magazine into the magazine housing. Push up-
wards until the magazine gauge engages and holds the magazine. Rap base of magazine sharply
with heel of hand to assure positive retention. Check by attempting to withdraw the magazine
without use of the magazine release. If the action is open, grasp the charging handle with the
right hand, pull to the rear, thus disengaging .the bolt stop and release the charging handle. A
round will be stripped from the magazine and loaded into the chamber. If the action is closed
when the magazine is inserted, pull the charging handle fully to the rear with the right hand
and release it. NOTE: Do not “ride” the charging handle forward. If the charging handle is
eased forward from the open position, the bolt may fail to rotate and fully lock. If the bolt fails
to go all the way forward, push forward on the manual charging handle.
The rifle is now loaded, ready to fire.
WARNING
Make sure the selector lever is on the
“safe” position, if not ready to fire.
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