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Stoppages and breakdowns
Their causes and eliminations
In the event of stoppages on the G36 E, the weapon is to be considered
as loaded until the actual cause of the stoppage has been determined.
During the elimination of stoppages, safety precautions are to be taken
into account.
In the event of stoppages on the G36 E, for example, the cartridge fired
from the G36 E is not ignited, the bolt assembly does not close
completely, or the spent cartridge case is not ejected, the following
immediate steps have to be taken:
¾ Put the G36 E on “Safe”
¾ Remove the magazine
¾ Unload the G36 E
¾ Ensure that barrel, cartridge chamber and receiver are free of
obstacles.
¾ Next, determine and eliminate the cause of the stoppage.
The items indicated in the following do not cover all stoppages
theoretically possible.
A given stoppage may also have been caused by other reasons than the
ones indicated.
Stoppage, Fault Cause Remedy
Cartridge is not ignited Ammunition fault (Dud round)
Tip of firing pin damaged or
broken
Hammer spring damaged or
broken
Recock weapon
Turn in G36 E for repair
Turn in G36 E for repair
Bolt has not opened
after the shot
Cartridge case stuck in chamber
due to deformation or dirty
chamber
Gas drive unit fouled or
defective
Unload: Retract bolt to eject
cartridge case, clean, if
fouled. If required, turn in
G36 E for repair.
Clean gas piston. If
required, turn in G36 E for
repair.
Bolt not closed
completely
Cartridge not fully fed
Cartridge chamber dirty
Barrel extension dirty
Clean cartridge chamber
Clean barrel extension
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The trigger may only be pulled if your sights are aligned on the target.
Never use force when handling, disassembling, cleaning and
assembling the weapon.
Always wear eye protection when using the weapon. When firing, your
eyes are endangered by ejected cartridge cases or cartridge cases
bounced off walls.
Always wear hearing protection when using the weapon.
Only use factory loaded and undamaged cartridges of the correct
caliber.
Mind that during firing the weapon’s slide moves back with high velocity.
Hold the weapon in such a way that your hands are away from the
rearward moving slide, in order to avoid injuries.
Do not grasp over the muzzle and mind that the muzzle area is free
when firing.
Store the weapon separately from ammunition and beyond the reach of
unauthorized persons.
The proven G36 E design ensures maximum possible safety for the
shooter.
Heckler & Koch does not assume any liability for events due to
disregarding this manual, wrong handling, negligence, improper
treatment, unauthorized part exchange and other manipulations in, with
or at the weapon.
This operator’s manual is included in the scope of supply of the weapon
and always has to be passed on along with the weapon.