Maxus MXS21003 Owner's Manual Page 1

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1617THREE-SHOT ADAPTER (PLUG)AlwAys keep the muZZle pointed in A sAfe direction. before removing or instAlling the three-shot AdAptor, completely unlo

181 Lock the bolt rearward by pulling the operating handle fully to the rear. NOTICE! never Allow the Action to slAm closed by pressing the bolt rele

2021the magazine, using your thumb to position it fully forward in the magazine tube. Make sure the rim of the shell engages the shell stop and is hel

22FIRINGnever loAd A shell into the chAmber or plAce the “sAfety” in the off sAfe position unless shooting is imminent. AlwAys keep the muZZle pointed

2425UNLOADINGwhen unloAding your shotgun AlwAys plAce the “sAfety” in the on sAfe position. keep the muZZle pointed in A sAfe direction And your finge

27AlwAys plAce the "sAfety" in the on sAfe position And keep your fingers AwAy from the trigger. fAilure to follow these wArnings could res

2829Invector choke tubes are compatible with factory ammunition that has been loaded in compliance with SAAMI specifications, including magnum lead an

3031before performing Adjustment procedures, plAce the “sAfety” in the on sAfe position. open the Action And mAke certAin your shotgun is completely u

323 When you are satisfied with the length of pull, start the screws through the pad and spacer(s) into the holes in the stock.4 Attach the recoil p

34353 Remove the stock insert to access the stock bolt nut (Figure 23).4 Use a ½" socket wrench to remove the two stock bolt nuts and stock b

1CONTENTS PAGEYou are Responsible for Firearms Safety ...2General Description and Operation ...

36with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep water out of the action). When cleaning your firearm’s bore and action, protect the external f

38most solvents Are highly flAmmAble. weAr eye protection And prActice AppropriAte sAfety meAsures when working with solvents to Avoid serious injury.

4041weAr eye protection when disAssembling And cleAning your shotgun to prevent springs, spring-loAded pArts, solvents or other Agents from contActing

42weAr eye protection when disAssembling And cleAning your shotgun to prevent springs, spring-loAded pArts, solvents or other Agents from contActing y

44455 Replace the operating handle by inserting it in its slot in the bolt.6 Open and close the action several times to make sure the bolt slide lin

4647MODELS WITH SPECIAL FINISHESAs with any firearm, the only way to preserve its pristine condition and collector appeal is to never handle or fire i

48S E R V I C E O R R E P A I R If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firea

BROWNING.COMBROWNING US: Morgan, Utah 84050-9326 BROWNING CANADA: Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Lteé, St-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1W6 BROWNING INTL: Parc Indu

23 Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearm’s mechanical “safety” devices, it starts there. Always treat this firearm with the res

45 before checking for A bArrel obstruction, be certAin your fireArm is completely unloAded, there is not A live shell in the chAmber And the “sAfet

6717 be sure of your tArget And bAckstop, pArticulArly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard ob

89GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONThe Browning Maxus is a gas-operated, autoloading shotgun capable of quickly firing up to five shells (with the thr

10SERIAL NUMBERThe serial number of your Maxus shotgun is found on the left side of the receiver, above the trigger guard. Record this number in the s

12NOTICE! never Allow the Action to slAm closed by pressing the bolt releAse button without the bArrel instAlled. if the bolt is releAsed forwArd wi

14151 Lock the bolt rearward by pulling the operating handle fully to the rear. NOTICE! never Allow the Action to slAm closed by pressing the bolt r