Carl-Gustaf M4 Training Mhow

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Carl-Gustaf System
The Carl-Gustaf System has a history dating back to WWII. It was developed during the
war and the first Carl-Gustaf M1 was put into service with the Swedish Army in 1948.
Since then the system, both weapon and ammunition, has constantly been developed in
order to be the number one shoulder fired multipurpose weapon system in the world.
Carl Gustaf M4 – Instructor training
GOAL
After this training you will be able to:
- Know the Design and function of weapon and

ammunition
- Handle the weapon and ammunition in a safe way
- Before, during and after use
- Perform daily and annual maintenance

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1. History
2. Design and function
3. Handling
4. Ammunition
5. Service and repair
6. Safety

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1940´s
It started during the 2nd world war….
20 mm antiarmour rifle m/42
Weight: 11,2 kg
Vo: 900m/s
Effect:
• Chaped charge
• HE

1940´s
Goals/tasks for CG
• The goal for the Carl-Gustaf system was:
Penetration capability in
‒ to penetrate 15 cm (2 calibers) RHA.
RHA (calibers)
‒ 300 m and max 15 kg
‒ During the war the Swedish ordnance factories was not able to supply
the development of recoilless weapons with new 75 mm barrels,

History
➢ Where aiming for 75 mm barrels for the Carl-Gustaf but the 75mm-barrels that was made on this
time was for mbt m/42
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Why 84mm?
➢ The first Carl-Gustaf was made of the barral from an old gun that was taken out of service 1940:
➢ 84mm canon m/94
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Ammunition
1940´s to Carl-Gustaf M1
8,4 cm anmmunition development

Ammunition m/48
HE (main ammunition to CG)
Anti armour round
Rotation stabilazed
Arming distance 3m

1960´s
CG M2
Development of 8,4 cm recoilless gun m/48

In the beginning of 60th the export of Carl-Gustaf started:
First customer was Irland (M1)
Exportversion of Carl-Gustaf (M2) was developed with reinforced barrel
(chamber) to get throught higher temperature then the Swedish. Higher
temperature = higher pressure
After Irland, Great Britan which led to wide spread of the system over the
world.

1985
Carl-Gustaf M3
Development of 8,4 cm RCL m/48
1985 was Carl-Gustaf M3 introduced:
The weight had been reduced with more than 4 kg. Instead of steel barrel
a new barrel with steel liner twisted with carbon fibre and epoxy was
introduced. Weight 10 kg, length 106 cm
Today more than 15000 M3 weapons are manufactured

2017
Carl-Gustaf M4
Weight incl. integrated sight: 7 kg
Length: 980 m
LINER IN TITANIUM CARBON FIBER VENTURI

• Weight saving CASING • Weight saving
compared to M3 • Weight saving compared to
is approximately compared to M3 M3 is
1.1kg is approximately approximately
• Same durability 0.8kg 0.9kg
as M3 (1000
rounds)
Ammunition
Carl-Gustaf

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1. History
3. Handling
4. Ammunition
6. Safety

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a) Transport and packaging
b) Weapon data
c) Pre-fire inspection
d) Functional test

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Transport box and packaging
1. Plastic ridge
Dimension of transport box 1,170 x 420 x 235 mm

Weight of transport box packed with weapon and accessories: 24 kg


Red dot sight accessory kit with contents


Weights and dimensions
Weapon 7,4/7,6 kg
Length Les than1 m
Weapon in box 24 kg
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Performance
Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +60 °C

Storage temperature, long term: -35 °C to +45 °C
Storage temperature, short term: -46 °C to +71 °C
Practical rate of fire: Approximately 6 rounds per minute
The service life of the Carl-Gustaf weapon is 20 years and/or 1000 fired full caliber rounds.
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Weapon

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
3 Front grip, shoulder pad and bipod holder.
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracke
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
10 Electronics system
11 Venturi locking lever
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
14 Carrying sling and fastening strap
15 Functional test

Impact protection and face pad
1 Impact protection, front

2 Impact protection, right
3 Impact protection, left
4 Velcro straps
Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracke
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Barrel
1 Rubber pad
2 Cable clips
3 Sealing ring

Barrel
➢ Titanium liner with 24 grooves
➢ Winded with carbonfibre and expoxy
➢ Thickniss from 2 mm to 0,45 mm
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Barrel
Inspection of laminate for wear
Case 1: No black (carbon fiber) visible. Case 2: The carbon fibres are exposed Case 3: The damage has gone through
several layers of carbon fiber
Wear
Abrasion or everyday use can eventually result in wear damage. The depth of the wear determines the course
of action.
The figures below illustrates different levels of damage due to wear.

Barrel
Inspection of laminate for cracks
Overview and close-up of cracks in

Overview and close-up of cracks in
the laminate of the barrel
the laminate of the barrel
Cracks
Blunt force or sharp objects can cause cracks in the laminate. The cracks can be radial or in the
direction of the bore axis.

Barrel
Inspection of laminate for cuts
Cuts in the laminate, some black (carbon fiber) is visible Cut in the laminate, a lot of black (carbon fiber) is visible

Barrel
Inspection of brackets and rails
Loose rail seen from the side. Damaged rail

The weapon is not safe to use and must
immediately be sent to the unit armorer.

Barrel
Inspection of liner
Dent in the liner, inside of the barrel

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracke
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Front grip, shoulder pad, bipod holder
1 Screws for fastening on rail

2 Rail
3 Adjustable folding friction

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracke
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Red dot sight
1 Rubber cap 2 Wire
Ammunition colors on the range scale
A Folded 1. Push button B Unfolded

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracke
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Telescopic sight
1 Detent studs 3 Turn arm

2 Bracket

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracket
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Firing mechanism
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Firing mechanism
To cock the mechanism To fire the mechanism
1 Cocking lever
2 Firing rod head
3 Trigger sear
4 Main spring
5 Front cap
6 Cam plate
7 Firing pin
8 Mechanism tube
9 Trigger
10 Firing rod

Firing mechanism
1 Rear cap
2 Front cap 1 Locking bracket
2 Locking plate

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracket
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Shot counter
1 Shot counter
2 Connector plug

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracket
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Electronic system
1 Four-pin connector
2 Steel guide
1 Zip ties 1 Remote control

2 Plug and wire 2 Firing control unit
3 Cartridge guide
Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracket
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Venturi locking lever
A Venturi locking lever blocked by cam plate B Cam plate blocked by safety projection
1 Venturi locking lever 2 Safety hole in venturi locking lever
3 Cam plate of firing rod

Venturi locking lever
A Locking lever out of position B Locking lever in correct position

1 Screw position
2 Screw
Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracket
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Venturi
1 Rubber band
2 Guide way
3 Stop lug
4 Guide
5 Venturi axis pin
6 Venturi
7 Steel insert

Venturi
A GO B NO GO
1 Measure plate
2 Wear part

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracket
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Carrying handle
1 Carrying handle

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracket
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Carrying sling and fasten strap
1 Carrying sling
2 Harness sling
3 Release buckles

Pre fire inspection
1 Impact protection
2 Barrel
4 Red dot sight
5 Telescopic sight
6 Firing mechanism
7 Locking bracket
8 Locking plate
9 Shot counter
12 Venturi
13 Carrying handle
15 Functional test

Functional test
1 Cock the weapon.
2 Make sure that the safety catch operates freely with two firm stop positions; safe and fire.
3 Push the safety catch to the right to the safe position. You should not be able to fire the weapon.
4 Push the cocking lever forward and upwards anti-clockwise until it stops.

Functional test
5 Do a check of the firing pin protrusion inside the barre
6 Try to push the safety catch to the left to make sure that the fire position of the safety catch is blocked in
the transport safety position.
7 Push the cocking lever downwards clockwise until it stops.
8 Push the safety catch to the left to the fire position.
9 Make sure that the function of the trigger spring and that the trigger has a defined pressure point.
10 Make sure that the venturi opens and closes correctly.

Functional test
11 Make sure that the extractor spring retains the extractor in the bottom position.
12 Open the venturi fully.
13 Pull the trigger.
14 Make sure that the firing rod is blocked by the venturi locking lever.
15 Close the venturi.
16 Do a check with your finger of the firing pin protrusion inside the barre

Contents
1. History
3. Handling
4. Ammunition
6. Safety

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3. Handling
a) Firing positions and Boresighting
b) Loading and firing

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Firing positions

Boresighting
Correctly performed boresighting is required for combat effectiveness.

Boresighting
Red dot sight
1 Range knob
2 Locking screws
3 Adjustment screw

Boresighting
Telescopic sight
3 Locking screws
4 Range setting knob
5 Scale clamping screws
6 Elevation scale
7 Azimuth scale

Ammunition handling
Get a round from the twin container. Hold the round with
the nose to the right, resting on the lower right arm, and
with the recess of the cartridge case turned down, with
one finger of the right hand in the recess.
Use the caps as support for the twin container

Loading
Gunner: Push cocking lever (1) fully forward with right hands tumb.
Gunner: Push safety catch (2) right to the Safe position towards the firing mechanism housing with right thumb.
Gunner: Call out "LOAD"
Assistant gunner: Call out "LOAD"
Assistant gunner: Move venturi locking lever forward and open venturi. Use left hand, have next round ready in right arm.

Firing and reloading
1 Gunner: Aim at target.
2 Gunner: Push the safety catch to the left (Fire position).
3 Gunner: Call out "READY TO FIRE".
4 Assistant gunner: Make sure that the backblast area is clear.
5 Assistant gunner: Call out "BACKBLAST AREA CLEAR".
6 Gunner: Pull the trigger.
7 Gunner: Push the cocking lever fully forward.
8 Gunner: Push the safety catch to the right (Safe position).
9 Gunner: Call out “RELOAD ammunition type” (“UNLOAD”).
10 Assistant gunner: Repeat “RELOAD ammunition type” (“UNLOAD”).
• Move the venturi locking lever forwards, thus forcing the round/cartridge case rearwards. Use left hand.
• Remove the round/cartridge case from the weapon and put it down.
• Load with a new round (RELOAD).
• Close the venturi. Move the locking lever rearwards. Use left hand.
11Assistant gunner: Call out "LOADED/UNLOADED".

Transport safety function
A loaded weapon must only be transported by a person foot carrying the weapon
.
How to activate the transport safety function

Gunner:
• Make sure that the safety catch (1) is pushed to the right into the Safe position.
• Push the cocking lever (2) forward and then upwards (counterclockwise) until itstops, then release it.

Safety against firing with open venturi
Venturi locking lever blocked by cam plate Cam plate blocked by safety projection
2 Safety hole in venturi locking lever
3 Cam plate of firing rod
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1. History
3. Handling
4. Ammunition
6. Safety

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4. Ammunition
a) Training ammunition
b) Combat ammunition
c) Ammunition knowledge

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4. Ammunition

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Training ammunition
TP 552
- Inert warhed
- Rocket assisted
- Full calibre
TPT 141
- Inert warhed
- Tracer
- Full calibre
20/502
- Tracer
- 20mm sub-calibre
553B
- Tracer
- 7.62mm sub-calibre

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Combat ammunition

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“Multi-purpose”
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Round
SAI-unit Fins (folded) Propellant charge Percussion cap Base plate
Slipping ring Igniter

Shaped charge
Explosive Liner Stand-off

charge Cu – for penetration
Al – for behind armour effect
Cu + Al = combination
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Shaped charge 3

Shaped charge 3

Shaped charge 4

Shaped charge 4

Deflecting wind
Ex: Sidewind = 3 m/s
Dm ΔSida m
Wind 551 HEDP
50 -0,02 0
100 -0,06 0,06
150 -0,12 0,12
Standard Reatil 200 -0,24 0,21
250 -0,36 0,33
300 -0,48 0,48
350 -0,63 0,66
400 -0,78 0,90
450 -0,96 1,14
500 -1,11 1,41
550 -1,29 1,74
600 -1,41 2,10

Drift HE 448

Contents
1. History
3. Handling
4. Ammunition
6. Safety

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a) Daily service
b) Monthly service
c) Repair

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Daily Service
The daily service includes cleaning, lubrication and inspection of the weapon
to make sure that it is not damaged and that it operates correctly.
Daily service refers to service that is required those days that the weapon
system is used.
Tools
Brushes for cleaning and oiling Bag No 2
Cleaning rod Bag No 2
Cleaning tool Bag No 2
Lenspen Bag No 1
Measure plate Bag No 1
Red dot screwdriver and battery tool Bag No 1
Screwdriver, flat tip, 0.6x3.5 mm Bag No 1
T20 L-key Bag No 1
Red dot sight accessory kit Bag No 1

Daily Service
Preparation
• Clean the weapon.
• Remove the impact protection from the barrel.
Barrel
a) Clean the inside of the barrel from dirt and powder residue with the hard cleaning
brush and cleaning solution. Use a cloth to remove the dirt.
b) Make sure that the interior of the barrel has no dents, cuts or foreign objects.
c) Check the exterior of the barrel. Check that there are no dents or cuts. Make sure
that the rubber rings/pad are present and not damaged.
d) Make sure that all rails and brackets are tightly attached to the barrel and not
damaged.

Daily Service
Front grip
a) If necessary, clean the front grip with a damp cloth.
b) Make sure that the front grip is not damaged.
c) Make sure that the screws are tight.
d) Check the fold in/out function, adjust friction if needed.
Firing grip
a) If necessary, clean the firing grip with a damp cloth.
b) Make sure that the firing grip is not damaged.
Bipod holder
a) If necessary, clean the bipod holder and bipod with a damp cloth.
b) Make sure that the bipod holder is not damaged.
d) Make sure that it is adjusted correctly for the gunner.
e) Make sure that the spring-loaded retaining catch operates correctly.
f) Attach bipod and test functionality.
Daily Service
Shoulder pad
a) If necessary, clean the shoulder pad with a damp cloth.
b) Make sure that the shoulder pad and shoulder pad bracket are not damaged.
d) Make sure that the shoulder pad is adjusted correctly for the gunner.
Open sight
a) If necessary, clean the parts of the with a damp cloth
b) Make sure that that the front sight unit can be folded in and out and locked properly folded
and unfolded position.
c) Make sure that the aperture unit can be folded in and out and locked properly in folded and
unfolded position.
d) Make sure that the aperture unit can be adjusted across the full range.
e) Inspect the that the pillar range scales are readable and not loose.
f) Make sure that the pillar can be rotated and has detent positions.
g) Examine that the aperture is not loose or missing.
h) Examine that the range indicator is not loose or missing,
Daily Service
Red dot sight
a) If necessary, clean the Red dot sight.
b) Make sure that the sight can be folded in and out and locked properly in folded and
unfolded position.
c) Inspect that the range scales are readable.
d) Inspect that the range scales are not loose.
e) Make sure that the range knob is not loose.
f) Make sure that the range knob can be adjusted across the full range and that the 200 m
combat-sight operates correctly.
g) Make sure that the friction is lower when adjusting the range knob when pressed
compared to not pressed and that the Range Knob springs out when released.

Daily Service
Telescopic sight (557B)
a) If necessary, clean the Telescopic sight with a damp cloth (clean the optics with the lenspen).
b) Inspect that the locking mechanism is clean. If needed, clean cam curve (3), glide face on
guide pin (1) and guide for locking hook (2) with water.
c) Inspect that locking arm moves freely and with low friction. If necessary, lubricate the cam
curve (3), glide face on the guide pin(1) and the guide for locking hook (2) with a thin layer of
lubricant. Use a small brush or cloth with lubricant.
d) Close and open the locking mechanism a couple of times to distribute the lubricant.
e) Check the elevation function: there must be no play in the range setting.
f) Make sure that the range knob can be adjusted and make sure that the range scale
corresponds to the ammunition.
g) If present: check that the luminous device is shining.
1 Glide face on guide pin

2 Guide for locking hook
3 Cam curve

Daily Service
Firing Mechanism
a) Make sure that the locking plate is in place and not damaged. Make sure that thescrew is tight.
b) Make sure that the shot counter is clean and not damaged.
c) Make sure that there are no cracks in firing mechanism brackets and dovetail slots.
d) Perform a functional test, see Functional test - page 112.
Electronics system
a) Examine the firing control unit:
I. Make sure that the connector cover is not missing, clean, correctly attachedto the firing
control unit and not damaged.
b) Examine the remote control:
I. Make sure that the buttons are movable.
II. Make sure that it is clean.
c) Examine the cartridge guide so it is not damaged and clean it. If necessary, clean the cartridge
guide with water and a soft brush or soft cloth. Do not use hard or sharp objects for cleaning.
d) Examine the cable clips and the cable tube. Make sure that the cable clips are correctly
attached to the barrel and that the cable tube is attached in the cable clips. Check that the zip
ties are tight.
Daily Service
Venturi
a) Clean the inside and the outside of the venturi with a cloth, lubricate after cleaning.
b) Check the clearance between the venturi and the barrel:
I. Open the venturi.
II. Check that the clearance between venturi and barrel is less than 0.25 mm. Measure
with the measure plate (packed in spare parts box in bag 1), see figure below.
c) If the measure plate enters between the venturi and the barrel pivot point,contact your
unit armorer.
d) Close the venturi.
A GO
B NO GO
1 Measure plate

Daily Service
Impact protection
a) If necessary, clean the impact protection with a damp cloth. Make sure that the impact protection
is tightly attached, clean and not damaged.
b) Face pad If necessary, clean the face pad with a dampcloth. Make sure that the face pad is
tightly attached, clean and not damaged.
Carrying handle
a) If necessary, clean the carrying handle with a damp cloth. Make sure that the carrying handle is
not damaged and folding function (in/out) works correctly.
Carrying sling
a) Make sure that the carrying sling is not frayed or torn. Adjust the sling for the gunner.
Accessories
a) (if present) Make sure that the accessories are present and not damaged. Inventory list for spare
parts is available in spare parts box.
Completion
a) Lubricate the inside of the clean barrel with the soft oiling brush.
Install the impact protection on the barrel.

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b) Monthly service
c) Repair

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Special Service
Can be done either individually or with support from technican
Necessary equipment is to be found in Bags no 1 and no 2.
Tools
Brushes for cleaning and oiling Bag No 2
Cleaning rod Bag No 2
Cleaning tool Bag No 2
Lenspen Bag No 1
Measure plate Bag No 1
Red dot screwdriver and battery tool Bag No 1
Screwdriver, flat tip, 0.6x3.5 mm Bag No 1
T20 L-key Bag No 1
Red dot sight accessory kit Bag No 1

Special Service
Firing rod, Main spring and Firing pin
Disassemble
1 Remove the front part of the impact protection.
2 Make sure that the weapon is not cocked.
3 Unscrew the front cap and pull out the main spring.
4 Cock the firing mechanism.
5 The safety catch must be pushed to the right to the Safe position to be able to bring the firing rod the last bit forward so that
the cocking lever can be taken out.
6 Push the firing rod forward.
7 Pull out the cocking lever and check it for damage. Replace with spare part if necessary.
8 Clean the cocking lever with a cloth and lubricate it.
9 Examine the main spring, clean and lubricate it.
10 Lift and remove the firing pin from the firing pin guide. Use the screwdriver.
11 Check the firing pin for wear, replace with spare part if necessary. Otherwise, clean and lubricate the firing pin.
12 Assemble the firing pin.
Assemble
1 Push the safety catch to the right to the Safe position.
2 Insert the cocking lever through the hole and into the firing rod.
3 Push the safety catch to the left to the Fire position.
4 Pull the trigger and, while pulling the trigger, move the cocking lever backwards.
5 Install the main spring and assemble the front cap.

Special Service
Check the firing pin protrusion:
• Cock the weapon.
• Push the safety catch to the left to the Fire position.
• Pull the trigger.
• Visually and/or by hand check if the firing pin protrusion is noticeably incorrect.
• If the firing pin protrusion is difficult to detect, send to unit armorer for further investigation.
Safety catch
• 1 Make sure that the safety catch has a distinct Fire and Safe position.
• If not, send weapon to unit armorer for adjustment of ball plunger.

Special Service
Trigger(trigger spring) and Trigger sear
1 Pull the trigger to check the function of the trigger spring.

• Make sure that the weapon is not cocked.
2 Disassemble/Remove the locking plate.
a) Remove the locking plate screw with a T20 L-key.
b) Remove the axis pins.
c) Remove the trigger and the trigger sear. locking plate screw
3 Check, clean or replace the trigger spring.
4 Clean and lubricate the trigger sear.
5 Check for wear and damage
NOTE: Make sure that the trigger sear spring is in position before assembly
6 Assemble the trigger and trigger sear in reverse order.

Special Service
Venturi/barrel
1 Open the venturi. The locking lever is retained in the forward position by the venturi stop lug (1).
2 Make sur the firing rod and that the firing pin does not protrudeinto the barrel (3).
3 If the firing rod can push the firing pin into the barrel,immediately stop using the weapon - the weapon is not
safe to use.
4 Examine the stop projection (2) in open and closed position.If the wear part on the stop projection on the
locking lever is worn down so the metal around the wear part shows signs of wear, send the weapon to the
unit armorer for replacement of stop projection wear part.
5 If the venturi stop lug (1) shows sign of bending or damage,immediately stop using the weapon - the weapon
is not safe to use.
A Venturi looking lever blocked by firing rod 1 Stop lug

2 Stop projection (with wear part)
3 Safety hole in ventury locking lever
B Firing rod blocked by safety projection 4 Firing rod

Special Service
Extractor spring
• Make sure that the extractor spring retains the
extractor in bottom position and that it moves freely
when the locking lever is operated.
• If necessary, disassemble, check, clean or replace
the extractor spring.
Impact protection and face pad
• Disassemble the impact protection and the face
pad.
• Examine the impact protection, the face pad and
the barrelbeneath . If necessary, clean the impact
protection and face pad with a damp cloth.
• Assemble the impact protection and the face pad.

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b) Special service
c) Repair

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8 Spare parts box

9 Measuring plate
1 Bag No 1 10 M3x8 screw for Trigger spring/Locking plate
2 0.6x3.5 mm flat screwdriver 11 Trigger spring
12 M4x5 screw for Extractor spring
3 Torx 20 L-key
13 Extractor spring
14 M4x30 screw (x2) for front grip, bipod holder, shoulder stop
15 Cocking lever
16 Firing pin
17 Rear cap
18 Front cap
19 Cable tie

Firing pin
Remove
1 Make sure that the firing mechanism is not cocked.
2 Unscrew the front cap by hand.
3 Pull out the main spring.
4 Unscrew the rear cap by hand.
5 Move the cocking lever forward until stop. Push the safety catch to the right to the Safe position and push the
cocking lever forward until stop.
6 Lift and remove the firing pin from the firing pin guide. Use the Screwdriver 0.3x2 mm.
Install
1 Insert the Firing pin into the firing pin housing. Make sure that the groove fits the firing pin guide in the housing.
4 Install the rear cap.
5 Insert the main spring.
6 Install the front cap.
7 Do a functional test

Cocking lever
Remove
1 Make sure that the trigger mechanism is not cocked.
2 Unscrew the front cap by hand.
3 Pull out the main spring.
4 Cock the firing mechanism.
5 Move the cocking lever forward until stop. Push the safety catch to the right to the Safe position.
6 Push the firing rod forward.
7 Pull out the cocking lever through the hole.
Install
1 Insert the Cocking lever through the hole and into the firing rod.
4 Insert the main spring.
5 Install the front cap.
6 Do a functional test.

Trigger spring
Remove
1 Disassemble the locking plate with the T20 L-key.
2 Remove the front axis pin.
3 Remove the trigger assembly. Do not remove the rear axis pin.
4 Remove the screw with the T20 L-key.
5 Remowe the trigger spring.
Install
1 Attach the trigger spring with the.
2 Tighten the screw with the T20 L-key.
3 Install the trigger with the front axis pin.
4 Assemble the locking plate with the T20 L-key.
5 Perform a functional test.

Extractor spring
Remove
1 Remove the screw (7).
2 Remove the extractor spring.
Install
1 Attach the extractor spring with the screw and fasten the screw with the T20 L-key.
2 Check that the extractor spring retains the extractor in the bottom position. Make sure
that it can move freely when the locking lever is used.

Red dot sight
Batteries
Remove
1 Loosen and remove the battery cover with the special battery tool from the Red dot sight
accessory kit.
2 Take out and discard the batteries.
Install
1 Put new Batteries, CR1632 in the red dot sight as instructed on the battery cover.
2 Install the battery cover and tighten carefully with the battery tool so that nothing is damaged.
3 Do a check the function of the red dot sight: turn the sight on and off.
1 If there is not red dot in the red dot sight, remove and install new batteries.
2 If there is no red dot in the red dot sight, send the weapon to a technician for replacement
the red dot sight.

Contents
1. History
3. Crew handling
4. Ammunition
6. Safety

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Hearing Protection
Always use dubble ear protection (plugs and muffs) when firing 84 mm ammunition
Distance Required hearing protection

0-25 m Earplugs and ear muffs shall be used by all personnel within 25 m of the weapon.
25-100 m Earplugs or ear muffs shall be used by all personnel within 25-100m of the weapon.

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c) Drop
d) Misfire
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Backblast area
For CS, the distance from the venturi to a large vertical

object must be at least 1 m.

Backblast

Backblast

Backblast

Backblast

Backblast - pressure

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Drop of weapon
Drop from a height less than 2 meters or mechanical shock exposure
Unloaded weapon
If an unloaded weapon is dropped from a height of less than 2 m or the barrel has been
exposed to any other type of shock, the weapon must be inspected before it is used. Pre-fire
inspection of the weapon must be done.
Loaded weapon
If a loaded weapon is dropped from a height of less than 2 m or the barrel has been exposed to
any other type of shock, the weapon and ammunition must be examined for damages.
Unload the weapon and examine the weapon and ammunition for damages. Pre-fire inspection
of the weapon must be done.
Do not fire a round with visible damage.

Drop of loaded weapon
Drop from a height over 2 meters
Unloaded weapon
Pre-fire inspection must be done.
Loaded weapon
– If a weapon is dropped from a height over 2 m and lands on the venturi in the direction
of the bore axis, there is a risk that the SAI-device (Safety Arming and Ignition) in the
ammunition has been affected. The ammunition is not safe to handle and must not be
unloaded. Leave the weapon on the ground and report the incident to your superior officer.
An EOD must be done on the weapon together with the ammunition.
– If a loaded weapon is dropped from a height over 2 m and the weapon does not land on
the venturi in the direction of the bore axis, report the incident to your superior officer
and unload the weapon and examine it for damages. Pre-fire inspection of the weapon
must be done.
An EOD must be done on the ammunition.
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Misfire Procedures

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Misfire Procedures
Gunner: Call out "Misfire".
Assistant gunner: Repeat "Misfire".
Gunner: Wait 5 seconds and recock mechanism.
Gunner: Call out "Ready to fire".
Assistant gunner: Make sure that the backblast area is clear.
Assistant gunner: Call out "BACKBLAST AREA CLEAR".
Gunner: Aim and pull the trigger. If it still misfires.
Gunner: Wait 5 seconds and recock mechanism.
Gunner: Call out "Ready to fire".
Assistant gunner: Make sure that the backblast area is clear.
Assistant gunner: Call out "BACKBLAST AREA CLEAR".
Gunner: Aim and pull the trigger. If it still misfires.
Gunner: Recock mechanism and push the safety catch to the right (safe) and wait 2 minutes. Keep the weapon pointed in a safe
direction.

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Jammed round
How to remove a jammed round
1 Make sure that the cocking lever is pushed to the transport safety position.
2 Use the cleaning tool assembly attached to the cleaning rod to push the round or the cartridge case
backwards out of the chamber.
Catch the round or cartridge with your hands when it comes loose from the chamber.
3 Find the reason why the cartridge case/round jams in the weapon
Not permitted course of action!

GOAL
After this training you will be able to:
- Know the Design and function of weapon and

ammunition
- Handle the weapon and ammunition in a safe way
- Before, during and after use
- Perform daily and annual maintenance

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2. Design and function

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➢ Titanium liner with 24 grooves

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