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Performance Steps
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WARNING:
Before
performing any procedure, make sure
the weapon is clear of ammunition.
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1. Check the functioning of the safety switch.
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a.
With the cover closed,
place safety switch on safe (S).
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b.
Pull the bolt to rear, push
charger handles to forward position,
and rotate handles up.
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c.
Press the trigger. Bolt
should not go forward.
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d.
Place the safety switch on
fire (F) position.
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e.
Press the trigger. Bolt
should spring forward.
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f.
Place the safety switch on
safe (S) and leave the bolt in forward
position.
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2. Open top cover assembly and inspect the feed tray
assembly and the chamber to ensure the
gun is clear.
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a.
Open the top cover.
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b.
Touch the firing pin. If it
is not protruding, recharge and
release the bolt spring under
pressure.
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c.
Inspect the bolt face to
make sure it is not worn, dirty,
pitted, corroded, or in need of
lubrication.
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WARNING:
Do
not allow the top cover to slam shut
from the raised position. Doing so
could injure your hand or damage the
equipment.
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3. Check the feed slide assembly and feeder.
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a.
Move the secondary drive
lever back and forth. The feed slide
assembly should move freely.
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b.
Press the feed pawls to
check for spring pressure.
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c.
Inspect the link guide for
roughness and galling.
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Note. Before closing the
top cover, always make sure that—
Secondary drive lever is engaged with
the feed slide pin.
Feed slide assembly is to the left.
Bolt is forward.
Note. Never try to force the top cover closed. Doing so could
damage the equipment.
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d.
Close and latch the top
cover.
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4. If you find any deficiencies that you cannot
correct, the MK19 is unserviceable.
Report the deficiencies to your
supervisor.
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