Maintain an M249 Machine Gun Reviews
Operating Rod Group
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&pageText=The first step in the disassembly of the M249 machine gun involves the disassembly of the operating rod group by completing these actions:& &label1=Expose the operating rod group& &label2=Release the operating rod assembly& &label3=Remove the operating rod and spring& &label4=Pull cocking handle to the rear& &label5=Expose the piston, slide and bolt assemblies& &label6=Disengage the bolt from the slide assembly& &popText1=Start by removing the operating rod by pulling the upper retaining pin at the rear of the receiver to the left and allow the buttstock to pivot downward.& &popText2=The second step is to release the operating rod assembly from the positioning grooves inside the receiver by holding the weapon with one hand on the buttstock assembly and use the thumb of the other hand to push in and upward on the rear of the operating rod assembly.& &popText3=The third step is to pull the operating rod and spring from the receiver group and separate them.& &popText4=The fourth step is to pull the cocking handle to the rear to lock the bolt in place and then return the cocking handle to the forward position.& &popText5=The fifth step is to place a finger on the face of the bolt and push until your finger makes contact with the bridge at the end of the receiver, leaving the piston, slide and bolt assemblies exposed.& &popText6=The sixth step involves pulling the moving parts out the rear of the receiver. Separate the operating rod group by disengaging the bolt from the slide assembly. Remove the firing pin spring from the firing pin and separate the slide assembly from the piston. This completes the disassembly of the operating rod group.&