Maintain an M240B Machine Gun Reviews
Perform a Function Check
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&pageText=Once you assemble the weapon, you must perform a function check to ensure the machine gun was assembled properly. The eight steps to performing a function check on the M240B are:&
&label1=Switch safety to FIRE&
&label2=Pull cocking handle to rear, return forward&
&label3=Close cover&
&label4=Switch safety to SAFE&
&label5=Pull trigger&
&label6=Switch safety to FIRE&
&label7=Ride bolt forward&
&label8=Close ejection port cover&
&poptext1=Ensure safety is set to FIRE.&
&poptext2=Pull cocking handle to rear, locking bolt to the rear of receiver. Return cocking handle forward.&
&poptext3=Close and lock cover.&
&poptext4=Switch safety to SAFE.&
&poptext5=Pull trigger and ensure bolt does not go forward.&
&poptext6=Return safety to FIRE.&
&poptext7=Pull and hold cocking handle to the rear, pull trigger, and gently ease bolt forward.&
&poptext8=Close ejection port cover on underside of receiver.&