TM 9 2350-230-12
TABLE 3-2. IMMEDIATE ACTION IN CASE OF FAILURE TO FIRE - 7.62-MM MACHINE GUN,
STEP
PROCEDURE
FIG/ITEM
COOL WEAPON
When a stoppage occurs (failure to fire) before completing a 200-round
series (starting from a cool machine gun), perform the operations
listed below.
1
Wait five seconds in the event of hangfire.
WARNING: Keep weapon trained on target.
2
Charge weapon fully (if possible) to sear position and attempt to fire
3-5/D
next round (table 3-5).
3
If the weapon fails to fire, charge weapon again and place safety in
3-5/E
S (safe) position.
4
Open cover assembly and remove belted ammunition.
3-5/F
5
Open feed tray and remove live ammunition or spent cartridge and links
3-5/E
from weapon chamber and/or immediate area.
6
Slide safety into F (fire) position and hand-function weapon one cycle.
3-5/E
7
Load and attempt to fire, if weapon still fails to function properly, in-
spect for cause of stoppage, refer to troubleshooting procedure (table
5-1, steps 32 through 42).
HOT WEAPON
When stoppage occurs (failure to fire), after a burst of approximately
200 rounds fired either spasmodically or continuously within two
minutes, perform the operations listed below.
WARNING: The danger of an open-cover cook-off exists when
weapon is hot. Immediate action must be applied within 10 seconds.
Keep weapon trained on target, remain clear of barrel and do not
open cover during this period.
8
Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
9
If firing cannot be resumed, charge weapon to sear position and slide
3-5/E
safety to S (safe) position.
WARNING: Allow the weapon to cool at least five minutes before
attempting to open cover assembly.
10
Open cover, clear and inspect weapon for cause of stoppage; refer to
troubleshooting procedure (table 5-1 , steps 32 through 42).
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