SIG SAUER SIG716 Rifle - Manual (Page 53)

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6.3 failure to cycle
waRning:
always ensure the rifle is unloaded and cleared of ammunition prior to adjusting the gas valve as described below.
if the Sig716 fires one round but fails to cycle the action:
1. Place the fire control selector to “Safe”
2. remove the magazine; and
3. lock the bolt carrier to the rear;
4. ensure the chamber is clear (visual and physical check);
5. rotate the gas valve from Position #1 (normal) to
Position # 2 (adverse);
6. reinsert a fresh magazine;
7. release the bolt forward; and
8. rotate the fire control selector to “SeMi” and attempt
to fire the rifle.
FIG 26 Gas valve rotated to PosItIon 2