SIG SAUER SIG716 Rifle - Manual (Page 29)

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2.1.6.c Position #3
(Suppressed) is for firing with a sound suppressor and is a
partial cutoff of the gas system still allowing for cycling of
the weapon. you must depress the valve plunger prior to
rotating the gas valve to this position.
FIG 11 Gas valve on suPPressed mode
(actIon wIll cycle)
2.1.6.d Position #4
(off) is a complete cutoff of the gas system allowing the
rifle to function as a single shot weapon.
FIG 12 Gas valve on P4 PosItIon, suPPressed mode
(the actIon wIll not cycle)
When the cycle of operation is affected by fouling or environmental conditions, the gas valve can be rotated to the
Position 2 detent. in this position, a larger volume of gas is released against the pushrod. The need to utilize this position
is an indication that the rifle requires cleaning.