M240B Machine Gun: Don't Forget the Scraper Tool

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Today we’re covering a must-know maintenance tip for the M240 Bravo machine gun, straight from the Army Sustainment Command – Redstone Arsenal Detachment:
“Don’t Forget the Scraper Tool!”
🔧 What You’ll Learn:
• Why cleaning the entire M240 Bravo gas system is essential
• How to use the scraper combination regulator tool (NSN 4933-1-33-1503)
• Instructions from TM 1-05-313-10, Work Packet 00022 (May 2022)
• When to send the weapon in for maintenance if the gas regulator plug won’t budge
• How to use the 7/16 washer and gas collar to convert the regulator into a scraper
• Alternatives for cleaning the gas hole bushing and gasport hole using the M2 chamber brush and reamer tool (NSN 4933-473394)
• Final step: storing the washer on the scraper tool with the protective cap
💡 These tips keep your M240 Bravo running smooth and save your unit time, money, and frustration.
🗣️ Big thanks to Albert Kuite III from Fort Carson, Colorado for sharing this detailed insight. Let’s keep spreading the word and keeping our gear mission-ready.
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