Benelli ETHOS Shotgun - Manual (Page 44)

Troubleshooting
Before starting any operation on your shotgun,
make sure that the chamber and the magazine
are unloaded!
(Carefully read the instructions on gun loading
and unloading).
The gun fails to fire
1) Check the safety catch: if it is engaged, push
the button to the fire position.
2) Check that there is a cartridge in the barrel.
If necessary, insert a cartridge following the
loading instructions (page 40).
3) Check the firing mechanism. If necessary,
clean and lubricate it.
Fore-end cap
Check that the fore-end cap is fitted with spring
and, especially after the first rounds, check that it
is tightened firmly, to keep the barrel firmly
against to the receiver.
Ammunition
Benelli shotguns use the kinetic energy generat-
ed by the recoil to work the action.
Use always ammunition that is powerful enough
to fully cycle the action.
WARNING: when your shotgun is new and be-
fore beginning to use it normally, a breaking-in
period may be required before your new gun
works perfectly with light target loads. If you
experience any initial functioning problems, we
recommended firing three or four boxes of stan-
dard hunting cartridges.
Choice of ammunition
Correct functioning of the shotgun is only guarante-
ed with cartridges of a maximum length of 58 mm
(2” 3/4 - 70 mm chamber) or 66 mm (3” - 76 mm
chamber). The shotgun accepts cartridges with
rolled turnover or crimped closures, and with lead
or steel shot.
Benelli recommends use of shot loaded ammuni-
tions for ribbed barrels and balls for slug
barrels.
This is not mandatory but will ensure top-notch
performance.
CAUTION: never use cartridges with a case lon-
ger than the chamber.
Non-compliance to this rule would have serious
consequences for both the shotgun and the
shooter.
No adjustment to the shotgun is necessary to fire
any of the ammunition listed above.
Always use ammunition that is powerful enough
to fully cycle the action.
All Benelli shotguns are subjected to a 1370 bar
burst test at the Italian National Proof House in
Gardone Valtrompia (Brescia).
Maintenance
Before starting any operation on your shotgun,
make sure that the chamber and the magazine
are unloaded! (Carefully read the instructions on
gun loading and unloading).
Thanks to its extreme simplicity and excellent
materials, the Benelli Automatic Shotgun requires
no special maintenance.
The following few controls are recommended:
1) normal cleaning of the barrel after use;
2) the firing mechanism, consisting of hammer,
trigger, etc., may become clogged with any
powder residuals (or foreign matters). Remove
them by periodical cleaning or lubrication;
3) the bolt assembly may also become clogged
with the same residuals over mentioned and
therefore must be periodically dismantled,
cleaned and lubricated;
4) to keep the gun in good order, oiling of the
parts subject to atmospheric corrosion is
recommended.
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