Portable Flame Thrower M2-2

by United States. War Department

(6) Using a hex wrench, loosen set screws ([Fig 58]) and withdraw barrel from ignition head.

c. Installation of ignition head. To install ignition head, proceed as follows:

(1) Insert barrel in ignition-head body, pushing it as far forward as the shoulder on the barrel permits.

(2) Aline front grip and valve grip.

(3) Using hex wrench, tighten set screws on barrel enough to hold but not so tight that barrel is dented.

(4) Place latch, latch spring, trigger and bearing, trigger rod, and trigger spring in position.

(5) Put coverplate on ignition-head body and replace the four lock washers and screws.

(6) Slip spring case over barrel, and lock by forcing snap ring into the groove.

(7) When weapon is to be used on a mission, fit ignition cylinder and ignition shield in place on nozzle end of barrel as described in Paragraph [18].