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What are the proper procedures to clear the M60 Machine Gun?

Moves the safety lever to the “F” position.
With his right hand,palm up, pulls the cocking handle in the rear. Moves the safety lever to the“S” position. Returns and locks the cocking handle in the forward position.
Raises the cover and conducts the four-point safety check for brass, links, or ammunition.
- Checks the feed pawl assembly under the cover.
- Checks the feed tray. Lifts the feed tray and hanger assembly and inspects the chamber.
- Checks the space between the face of the bolt and the chamber.
Closes the cover and moves the safety lever to the “F” position. Pulls the cocking handle to the rear position. Pulls the trigger and at the same time eases the bolt forward by manually riding the cocking handle forward.
Places the safety lever on “S” and raises the cover. (If not disassembling the gun, keep the cover down.)

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1 .: What is the FM that covers the M60?
2 .: What is the weight of the M60?
3 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M60?
4 .: What feature of the M60 allows the user to change the barrels rapidly?
5 .: What are the sustained, rapid and cyclic rates of fire for the M60?
6 .: What is the most effective rate of fire for the M60?
7 .: What is the tracer burnout range for the M60?
8 .: What is grazing fire?
9 .: What is the maximum range of grazing fire for the M60 over level or uniformly sloped terrain?
10 .: What is always the Number 1 target on an M60 range card?
11 .: What are the 5 types of ammunition used with the M60?
12 .: What weapon is scheduled to replace the M60 machine gun?
13 .: Describe the M60.
14 .: The M60 is fired with the bolt in what position?
15 .: How often should the barrel be changed on the M60?
16 .: Name 2 common malfunctions of the M60
17 .: What should you do if you have a "runaway gun" with the M60 Machine Gun?
18 .: How many barrels are issued with the M60?
19 .: What are the proper procedures to clear the M60 Machine Gun?
20 .: How do you perform a function check on the M60?

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