Maintain an M249 Machine Gun Reviews
Perform a Function Check
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&pageText=To perform a function check on the M249 machine gun, you must correctly perform the following procedures:&
&label1=Grasp cocking handle and pull bolt to the rear&
&label2=Move the safety to the SAFE position&
&label3=Push cocking handle to the forward position&
&label4=Pull the trigger&
&label5=Grasp cocking handle and pull and hold it to the rear&
&label6=Move safety to the FIRE position&
&label7=Pull trigger while riding the bolt forward&
&popText1=Grasp cocking handle and pull bolt to the rear.&
&popText2=Move the safety to the SAFE position.&
&popText3=Push the cocking handle to the forward position.&
&popText4=Pull the trigger.&
&popText5=Grasp cocking handle and pull and hold it to the rear.&
&popText6=Move the safety to the FIRE position.&
&popText7=Pull the trigger while riding the bolt forward.&