Owner's Manual

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Browning offers a complete line of products to make cleaning the
bore of your firearm fast and easy. Be sure to follow all instructions
when using any product to clean your firearm.
4 Inspect the bores from both ends for leading and plastic residue
that often remains in the bores from the shot cups in modern
shotshells. Leading and plastic residue will appear as longitudinal
streaks and are usually more predominant near the muzzles and
just forward of the chambers. A normal amount of either is
common and is not serious.
5 If leading or plastic residue seems excessive you can remove it by
brushing the bores with a brass brush. Soak the brush or spray the
bore with a powder solvent first. Scrub until clean. To prevent
bristles from breaking off, push the brush fully through each time
before pulling it back through.
MOST SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND
PRACTICE APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES WHEN WORKING WITH
SOLVENTS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY.
6 After all leading and plastic residues have been removed run a
clean, dry patch through the bores. Follow this with a final lightly
oiled patch.
7 Wipe all metal surfaces of the receiver, forearm and barrels with a
clean rag. Then lightly lubricate your gun at the points described
under “Assembly” on pages 14-16. Regular lubrication is extremely
important to the durability and reliable operation of your shotgun.
THE BROAD, POLISHED, FINELY FITTED SURFACES OF THE RECEIVER
AND FOREARM MECHANISMS (BARREL LUGS, HINGE PIN AND
FOREARM BRACKET) MUST ALWAYS BE COATED WITH A FILM OF
HIGH QUALITY GREASE.