Browning BAR ShortTrac Owners Manual - Page 25

5 Leave the magazine floorplate open and keep the bolt in its forward position. Replace the bolt release lever. Line the hole in the bolt release lever with the hole in the receiver and insert the bolt release pin. Lock the bolt release spring onto the bolt release lever. 6 Replace the forearm by sliding the forearm onto the receiver. Be very careful in reassembly of the forearm, since it can be broken if forced into position incorrectly. Turn the swivel eyelet in a clockwise direction until it firmly seats the forearm into the receiver. Do not overtighten. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS To ensure proper functioning of your BAR, it should be periodically inspected and cleaned. Any time sluggish or incomplete operation of the action is experienced while using commercial ammunition, the action should be cleaned. The following procedure should be followed: 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE "SAFETY" IS IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. Again, to unload your rifle, eject any live round in the chamber by pulling the operating handle to the rear and lock it open. Unload the magazine by pushing forward on the base of each round until it clears the retaining lips. 2 Pull the bolt fully rearward with the operating handle. It will be held in this open position if the magazine is installed and empty. If the magazine is missing, open the bolt and manually push the bolt release lever up to lock the action open. 3 Using a rifle cleaning rod with tip and patch large enough for snug fit in bore, insert the rod and patch into the barrel from the muzzle end and run it back and forth several times. Care should be exercised to ensure that the cleaning rod or handle does not strike the crown of the muzzle, as damage to this area can adversely affect the accuracy of the rifle. 4 Inspect the chamber and bore for powder fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It can usually be removed by repeating Step 3, using a patch saturated 23