WEAPON WILL NOT EXTRACT.

TM 9-6920-746-12&P

Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (cont).

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

2. WEAPON WILL NOT EXTRACT.

Step 1. Check for stuck cartridge or cartridge case in chamber.

Remove stuck cartridge or cartridge case.

Step 2. Check for dirty ammunition.

Clean dirty ammunition with dry cloth.

Step 3. Check for carbon in chamber.

Clean.

Step 4. Check for carbon in cartridge extractor opening on bolt assembly or cartridge extractor lip (4).

Clean.

Step 5. Check for broken cartridge extractor or extractor spring assembly.

Replace extractor or extractor spring.

3-3