Maintain an M249 Machine Gun Reviews
Summary – Clear the M249 Machine Gun
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&pageText=To properly clear the machine gun, you must:& &bulletText1=• Move safety to the FIRE position.& &bulletText2=• Pull cocking handle to the rear and lock the bolt there.& &bulletText3=• Hold cocking handle to rear and move safety to the
SAFE position.& &bulletText4=• Push cocking handle forward to locked position.& &bulletText5=• Raise cover and feed mechanism assembly and
conduct a five-point safety check.& &bulletText6=• Close cover and feed mechanism assembly and then
move safety to FIRE.& &bulletText7=• Pull cocking handle to rear, squeeze trigger, and
ease bolt forward.&