Maintain an M60 Machine Gun Reviews
Clear the M60 Machine Gun
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&pageText=The first procedure in maintaining the M60 is to clear the weapon. This should be done in all situations, not just after firing. To clear the M60 machine gun, you must:& &label1=Switch safety to FIRE, pull charging handle to rear& &label2=Switch safety to SAFE, return charging handle forward& &label3=Raise feed cover& &label4=Ensure chamber is empty& &label5=Close feed cover& &label6=Switch safety to FIRE& &label7=Pull charging handle to rear and hold it& &label8=Pull trigger and allow bolt to ease forward& &label9=Switch safety to SAFE& &popText=& &popText1=Switch safety to FIRE. Pull charging handle to rear to lock bolt to rear of receiver.& &popText2=Switch safety to SAFE, and return charging handle forward.& &popText3=The third step is to raise the M60’s feed cover in order to inspect the weapon’s chamber area.& &popText4=Ensure the weapon’s chamber is clear by following four-point safety check: 1. check feed pawl assembly, 2. check feed tray, 3. lift feed tray and hanger, inspect chamber, 4. check between face of bolt and chamber.& &popText5=Close cover, ensuring it latches shut.& &popText6=Switch safety to FIRE.& &popText7=Pull and firmly hold charging handle to rear.& &popText8=Continue holding charging handle to rear, pull trigger, gently ease charging handle forward.& &popText9=Switch the safety to SAFE.&