Česká Zbrojovka Cz 550 Instruction Manual

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 28 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly 
1. Remove the magazine. With the magazine box version, open the floorplate and remove the cartridges. 
2. Shift the safety to its SAFETY-OFF position in order that the bolt can be manipulated. 
3. Open the bolt, and after depressing the bolt stop (Fig. 10), pull the bolt rearwards out of the receiver. 
 
Disassembly of the Bolt 
BEFORE BOLT DISASSEMBLY CHECK FOR YOURSELF THAT THE CARTRIDGE CHAMBER IS EMPTY....

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 29 Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber 
If the firearm has not been fired or if only a few cartridges have been fired clean the barrel bore and cartridge chamber 
by the clean patch attached to the cleaning rod. Repeat the cleaning, changing patches, until the last patch comes out 
clean. 
When the barrel bore is very dirty, apply a gun cleaning solution using cleaning brush. Let the solvent act for about 10 
minutes (this time may vary depending on the...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 30 TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES 
 
If your firearm is properly used and maintained, malfunctions will rarely occur. However, if such a situation does occur 
please observe the following instructions. 
CAUTION - if a malfunction occurs, the possibility of an unintentional discharge is substantially increased. For this 
reason, when clearing malfunctions, observe the Safety Instructions already mentioned above. Keep the rifle pointed in 
a safe direction, do not turn...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 31 ILLUSTRATION AND LIST OF PARTS 
  

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 32 1 Barrel 
2 Rear Sight 
3 Front Sight 
4 Front Sight Base 
5 Front Sight Base Screw 05 
6 Front Sight Base Screw 03 
7 Rear Sight Base Screw 
8 Front Sight Detent 
9 Detent Spring 
10 Pin, Front Sight Detent 
11 Front Sight Cover 
12 Receiver 
13 Bolt 
14 Bolt Handle Knob 
15 Extractor 
16 Extractor Collar 
17 Firing Pin 
18 Firing Pin Spring 
19 Support, Firing Pin Spring 
20 Nut, Firing Pin Spring 
21 Cocking Piece 
22 Pin, Firing Pin Nut 
23 Cap 
24 Bolt Sleeve 
25...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 33 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 
 
Model Standard, Lux, MC Minnesota 
American 
Prestige * 
Scandinavia FS 
Battue Sport 
Varmint Calibers, Magazine .243 Winchester 
.308 Winchester 
.22-250 Remington .243 Winchester 
.308 Winchester 
.22-250 Remington  .308 Win. .243 Win. .308 Win. .22-250 R. Calibers, Magazine Box 6,5x55 SE 
.270 Winchester 
7x57 
7x64 
.30-06 Springfield 
9,3x62 6,5x55 SE 
.270 Winchester 
7x57 
7x64 
.30-06 Springfield 
9,3x62 - Overall Length [mm] 1135 1055...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 34 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 
 
1. The names of basic parts 
2. Magazine removal 
3. Insertion of the magazine 
4. Magazine box floor plate opening 
5. The three positions safety in SAFETY-OFF (fire) mode 
6. The close-up of activated cocking indicator and bolt disassembly catch 
7. Trigger adjusting screws (A - trigger pull, B - trigger slack, C - trigger overtravel) 
8. Set trigger adjusting screw 
9. Rear sight with fixing screws (H for horizontal, V for vertical shift) 
10....