(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. | |||
BELT FILLING.
All numbers, also drivers, should be instructed and practised in belt filling by hand, and also with the belt-filling machine, as follows:—
Belt Filling by Hand.
One Man Loading by Hand.—Sit on the ground, with the right foot doubled under the left thigh, the left foot resting on the outer side and drawn towards the right knee.
Place the belt on the left knee, with the tag pointing to the right. Take hold of the first brass strip between the forefinger and thumb; then with the remaining fingers and ball of the thumb, hold the belt so that the pockets will remain open. Take five cartridges in the right hand, insert into pockets, taking care to avoid doubling over the thin edge of webbing. Now place the belt on the knee, and, placing the tips of the fingers on the front of the belt, finally adjust the cartridges by pushing them forward with the thumb until the points of the bullets are in line with the ends of the long brass strips. Continue to load and adjust in fives, and make a final inspection when placing the belt in the box.