How to Disassemble an M60
The M60 machine gun fires 7.62-mm bullets with a rapid and continuous rate of fire. The weapon is designed to provide heavy cover and offensive power for soldiers in any combat situation. Used by armies throughout the world, the M60 provides long-rage firepower far greater than that of standard combat rifles and machine guns. Disassembling an M60 for cleaning and repair is a standard part of training to operate the weapon. Disassembling the M60 involves breaking it down into eight major components.
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Instructions
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Clear the weapon to make sure there are no rounds in it before proceeding.
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Remove the stock. Slide the bolt forward and raise the shoulder rest. Slide a cleaning rod into the hole on the back of the stock to release the locking latch. Pull the stock from the main body of the gun, otherwise known as the receiver. Once the stock has been removed, turn the cover latch lever and lift up the cover.
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Remove the buffer assembly. Gently press down on the rear of the hydraulic buffer assembly. While doing that, reach inside the receiver and pull up and out on the yoke to pull the buffer assembly from the receiver. Reach back into the receiver and pull out the guide rod and drive spring.
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Remove the operating rod and bolt assembly. Make sure the cover is still open after Step 1. Reach into the top of the receiver and put a finger on the face of the bolt. Slide the bolt toward the rear of the receiver. This will push the bolt and rod assemblies out of the back of the receiver. Once they are out far enough to grab, grab the entire thing and slide it out of the receiver. Separate the rod from the bolt by holding the rod in one hand and pulling the bolt down and away.
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Use a cleaning rod to unlatch the hook of the hinge pin latch, located at the hinge connecting the cover to the receiver. Slide the latch and the cover hinge pin out of the receiver. Take the cover off the receiver and remove the torsion spring, hanger and cartridge feed assembly from the receiver.
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Push the spring detent, located where the barrel meets the receiver. While pushing the spring detent, flip the barrel lock. This will release the barrel assembly. Slide the barrel out of the receiver.
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Remove the trigger assembly. Just above the trigger is a flat leaf spring. Push it in to release it and remove it. Push the front pin out of the trigger assembly. Slide the entire assembly forward and pull it out of the receiver.
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Remove the forearm assembly from the receiver. Slide a cleaning rod through the opening of the forearm assembly. The opening is located toward the rear of the assembly, where it connects to the receiver. Use the rod to press down on the spring and slide the forearm assembly forward.
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Tips & Warnings
Always clear any weapon to check for live rounds before disassembling.
Make sure you slide the bolt forward before disassembling your M60.
