TM 9-4931-436-14&P
Put clips on hand guard.
To operate the alignment
device perform
f.
Wrap fastener strap around slip
the following steps:
g.
ring.
Remove yellow weapon key from
h.
a. Test total voltage by pressing
M16Al
transmitter.
BATTERY CHECK pushbutton (1, figure 2-3)
Insert green key in transmitter.
and reading voltage on built-in volt-
1.
Turn to CONT ON (this sets a basic load
meter (2). Acceptable voltage is in the
of 210 rounds). Remove green key.
13 to 18-volt range.
j. Put yellow key back in transmitter.
b. If voltage reading is not in
Turn to WEAPON ON.
acceptable range, replace batteries (9)
k . Watch red firing light and pull
in battery case assembly (7) by opening
trigger once. The lamp should light
door assembly (8) and inserting batter-
briefly. If no light, make sure trig-
ies spring end toward the rear.
ger cable connection is tight and fire
Refer to step "a" and test volt-
C.
again. If still no light, report on
age again. If voltage is not in ac-
ceptable range deliver device to next
DA Form 2404, and replace trigger cable
assembly.
higher level of maintenance.
d . Press POWER ON pushbutton (3).
NOTE
Ensure that "18" appears in all four
displays (6).
The M16Al rifle is now ready
e. If "18" does not appear, press
for dry-fire. It will fire
POWER OFF pushbutton (4) then POWER ON
210 rounds. If switch is set
(3) pushbutton again. If "18" does not
to SEMI, transmitter will fire
appear in all four displays deliver
device to next higher level of maintenance.
once each time the trigger is
pressed. If switch is set to
f. Use the M16/M60 toggle switch (5)
AUTO, transmitter will fire at
to select appropriate display for weapon
a rate of 678 rounds per min-
used.
ute (11.3 rounds per second)
g . Ensure that a 2 second interval is
30 rounds can be fired each
allowed between rounds.
time the trigger is pressed;
(this simulates firing one
2-4. M16A1 DRY-FIRE ALIGNMENT OPERA-
magazine).
TION. Before operating the M16A1 rifle
in the dry-fire mode, ensure that the
2-5. POST-OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES. To
trigger cable assembly has no cracks or
secure the alignment Device perform
tears. Check for bent pins in the con-
the following steps:
nector. Ensure that there are three
clips on the cable, and that fastener
NOTE
strap is attached.
Remove batteries after each
To operate the M16Al rifle in the dry-
operation to prevent corro-
fire mode perform the following steps:
sion of battery case.
a. Push out M16Al trigger guard,
release pin and open trigger guard.
b. Notice slot in top of trigger
cover. Put trigger in slot and slide
Press POWER OFF pushbutton (4,
trigger cover over trigger.
b. Return 25-meter line,instruction
Unscrew protective cover from
C.
sheet, and trigger cables (if included)
transmitter connector. Connect cable
to satchel (5, fig. 2-1). Close satchel.
to transmitter.
d . Close trigger guard.
c. Release staybolts (4).
Close case and secure six latches
e. Open ejection port cover. Run
cable under it.
(2).
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