CHAPTER 5. Ml6 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Section 1. Pre - Functioning Lubrication

General. Prior to operation of the M16, the following lubrication procedure is to be performed. The recommended lubricant to be used is MILITEC or LSA.

Application Areas

Coat all components of the lower receiver and the Bolt Carrier Group with a light coating of MILITEC or equivalent using a lightly oiled cotton wiping cloth, cleaning swabs and pipe cleaners.

NOTE: The weapon is compatible with and will function properly using any good grade of oil and bore cleaner. Except in cases of extreme emergency, NEVER fire the Ml6 with a dry Bolt !

Section 2. Operator Maintenance Procedures, Usual Conditions

General. This section describes maintenance procedures to be performed by the operator under usual conditions. Usual conditions are defined as conditions of moderate temperature and humidity.

Disassembly (Field Stripping)

The extent maintenance of disassembly required for the performance of by the operator is as follows:

Step - Action

A. Place weapon on safe.

B. Remove magazine, clear Ml6 and allow the Bolt to return forward.

C. Separate the rear of the upper receiver from the lower receiver by pulling out the rear takedown pin.

D. Remove the Charging Handle by depressing the spring latch pulling it to the rear and lifting it out of the dimple indents in the upper receiver.