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MAINTAIN MAIN GUN (ADJUST BREECH CLOSING SPRING
TENSION) - Continued
WARNING
Keep your hand clear of breech (E) to prevent injury.
Do not release BREECH OPERATING HANDLE (G)
while you are checking that gun tube (H) is clear. Han-
dle can snap back and injure you.
1. Check that gun (H) is clear:
a. Grip BREECH OPERATING handle (G). Press in plunger (J). Pull
BREECH OPERATING HANDLE (G) back about one foot. Breech
will open slightly.
b. Check that ammunition has been removed from gun tube (H).
c. Move BREECH OPERATING HANDLE (G) up and forward until
it latches.
WARNING
Be sure BREECH OPERATING HANDLE (G) is latched.
An unlatched handle can injure you and damage
equipment.
d. Unload gun if necessary (page 2-550).
2. Lower gun as low as possible (page 2-502).
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