Browning Maxus Owners Manual - Page 24

5 Replace the operating handle by inserting it in its slot in the bolt. 6 Open and close the action several times to make sure the bolt slide link and recoil spring follower are properly engaged. Notice! NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED BY PRESSING THE Bolt release BUTTON WITHOUT HAVING THE BARREL INSTALLED. DAMAGE WILL RESULT TO THE RECEIVER and operating handle. C LEANING THE A C TION 1 When the action becomes excessively dirty, remove the trigger group and bolt assemblies from the receiver as explained under "Removal of the Trigger Group" (page 40) and "Removal of the Bolt Assembly" (page 42). Clean with a gun solvent as necessary, using a nylon brush to loosen any caked-on grime. Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Lightly oil the cavity and wipe it dry. No further disassembly is required for cleaning. 2 Reassemble the trigger group, bolt assembly, gas system and the barrel to the receiver as explained previously. Then wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth, making sure to wipe clean all finger marks where moisture could accumulate. 3 The barrel and action should be inspected thoroughly to be certain no cleaning patches have been inadvertently left in them. L u b r i c a t i n g t h e Ac t i o n t u b e a n d s p r i n g BEFORE lubricating the action tube and spring, place the "safety" in the on safe position. open the action and make certain YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. 44 WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND lubricating YOUR shotgun TO PREVENT springs, spring-loaded parts, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in injury. Keep all ammunition away from the cleaning area. Never test the mechanical function of your shotgun with live ammunition. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. If you frequently use your shotgun in inclement weather conditions, oiling the action tube and spring will aid in maintaining the performance and reliability of your firearm. 1 Remove the recoil pad and buttstock as explained previously. 2 Place a few drops of high-quality lightweight gun oil in the opening in the rear of the action tube (Figure 34). do not attempt to remove the action spring from the action tube. the action tube is easily damaged and The action spring is under spring tension. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or damage your shotgun. 3 Hold the shotgun with the muzzle down. Rotate the shotgun and cycle the action using the bolt handle to operate the action several times to evenly disperse the oil on the spring and inside the action tube. Figure 34 Place a few drops of oil in the opening in the action tube. 45