2-1 Clean the Rifle

  
  

 A.  Clean the upper and lower receiver group.
   A1.  Clean the barrel.
   A2.  Clean the locking lugs and gas tube.
   A3.  Clean the drain hole.
   A4.  Brush the dirt from the trigger mechanism.
   A5.  Clean the buffer and inside lower receiver extension.

Clean the rifle by removing any carbon buildup and lubricating according to lubrication instructions. Make sure you remove any excess oil from the bore before firing. After firing ball or blank ammunition, clean the weapon one time with CLP. Under all but coldest Artic conditions, use only CLP to lubricate the rifle.