Maintain an M240B Machine Gun Reviews
Inspect the Mount Components
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&pageText=To properly inspect the mount components, you must check:&
&label2=Tripod assembly&
&label3=Pintle Assembly&
&poptext1=Inspect hand wheels and threads for smooth operation, burrs and rust. Check traversing slide lock for spring action, and ensure elevating mechanism sleeve clamps firmly. Check scales for legibility. Inspect quick release pin and chain.&
&poptext2=Ensure all nuts and bolts are present and secure. Inspect legs, tripod head, locking latch, pintle lock release cam, front leg clamping assembly, sleeve latch, right leg slide notch, latch spring, rear legs and front leg locking assemblies.&
&poptext3=Ensure pintle fits snugly into pintle bushing, and pintle lock holds pintle securely in place.&