JARD FAL, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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JARD FAL (Metric) Replacement Trigger
Read the instructions completely before beginning the procedure. Your JARD trigger system comes adjusted from the
factory and should be a replacement only procedure, however should you decide to modify the factory setting, below are
some suggestions.
1. Remove the magazine and visually check the chamber before further handling the rifle to verify it is not loaded.
2. Remove the take down pins and separate the upper and lower assemblies.
3. Remove the safety, pin keeper, trigger, hammer, and disconnect. Retain the pivot pins for upgrade kit installation.
4. Remove the pistol grip, remove the trigger return components, and then re-install the pistol grip.
5. Disassemble and clean all threads on the upgrade kit. Apply thread lock to all screws to be used on the new trigger
assembly. Reassemble all screws.
6. Hold the trigger assembly upside down and set the trigger return spring into the spring pocket on the bottom side of the
trigger assembly. (Optional shims available to modify pull slightly) Different rate springs are available from the factory.
7. While holding the trigger assembly upside down, lower the lower receiver onto the trigger assembly in an upside down
manner. (Instead of holding the receiver upside down, you can put a dab of grease into the spring pocket, this will hold the
spring in place during assembly.)
8. While holding the trigger in the lower receiver, align and install the original trigger pin into the assembly.
9. Install the hammer and new hammer spring into the lower receiver using the original pin. Rest hammer spring tails on top
of trigger pivot pin.
10. With a 1/16” hex key adjust the over travel screw (10), so the hammer misses the sear edge while the trigger is held in
the fire position.
11. With a 1/16” hex, turn the sear engagement screw (11) until the sear on the trigger no longer catches the hammer. Turn
the screw clockwise in ½ turn increments, bringing the hammer back after each ½ turn to see if it still catches. (make sure
the disconnect is not latched prior to doing this.) Once the trigger no longer catches the hammer, back off the screw
counterclockwise about 3/4 turn. (This amount of travel and sear engagement is needed for semi-auto rifles. This will
prevent double fires and safe operation.)
WARNING
This firearm is intended for use only by experienced competitive shooters and professionals. You must take
responsibility for your own actions. We will not be responsible for any loss, injury, or death resulting from the use or
misuse of this product.
The handling and use of firearm bears with a certain unavoidable risks, like sky diving and rock climbing. If you are not
willing to accept responsibility for your own actions, guns are not for you.
The use of any custom parts or modifications may void any warranty from the manufacturer of your firearm.
Returns will not be accepted on any parts that have been modified.
If you do not have a thorough understanding of this trigger and the purpose and function of all the parts, do not attempt
to install this system. Have it installed by an experienced gunsmith.