STOPPAGES.
(As Maxim, page [24].)
DAMAGED PARTS OF LOCK, &c.
(As Maxim, page [29].)
| POINTS TO BE ATTENDED TO. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Before firing. | During firing. | After firing. | |
| Oil | Working and recoiling portions. | Working parts during temporary cessation of fire. | Bore immediately. |
| In handles. | Thorough clean in barracks. | ||
| Test | Recoiling portions. | Release lock spring. | |
| Fusee spring. | |||
| Examine | Barrel. | Clamps of tripod not loose. | Unload and clear extractor. |
| Spare parts. | |||
| Belt. | Refill belts. | Empty cases (no live rounds amongst them). | |
| Water | Fill barrel casing. | Watch consumption. | Empty out. |
| Add glycerine in frosty weather. | |||