Remington 700 Etronx Instruction Manual

							TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Cartridge chambered • Ammunition problem.  • Replace with a new cartridge.
but 
LEDdoes not 
• Battery installed with polarity reversed. • Unload the firearm following the 
illuminate.
instructions on page 14. Reinstall the 
battery following the instructions on 
page 10, paying close attention to the 
battery polarity (the large diameter 
terminal on the battery is the negative 
(-) terminal).
LEDgoes out when  • Firing pulse to round shorted. • Unload the firearm following the
trigger is pulled, but  instructions on page 14. Disassemble
cartridge does 
NOTfire.and clean the bolt and firing pin 
following the instructions on page 16.
Reassemble the bolt following the 
instructions on page 16.
• With the bolt removed from the action,
wipe the top of the trigger assembly 
with a clean cloth to remove any 
fouling or debris. Replace the bolt, 
reload and try firing the cartridge again.
• With the bolt out of the action, move 
the safety mechanism from 
S-SAFEto 
F-FIRE. If theLEDilluminates, return 
the firearm to the factory for service. 
Please note the condition in the letter 
of explanation accompanying the 
firearm when it is returned for service.
• Ammunition problem.  • Replace with a new cartridge.
• Firing pin insulator missing.  • Unload the firearm following the 
instructions on page 14. Disassemble
the bolt and firing pin following the 
instructions on page 16. Verify the 
firing pin insulator is installed on the 
rear of the firing pin. Replace the firing
pin insulator if it is missing. 
Reassemble the firing pin and bolt 
following the instructions on page 16.
• Firing pin is damaged.  • Return the firearm to the factory for 
service. Please note the condition in 
the letter accompanying the firearm 
when it is returned for service.
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WARNING:Before troubleshooting, check the chamber and the
magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm. 
						

							TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
LED
turns ONsolid  • Firing circuit is shortened. • Bolt and/or firing pin assembly is
when bolt is closed on fouled. Unload the firearm following 
empty chamber.  the instructions on page 14. 
Disassemble and clean the bolt and 
firing pin following the instructions 
on page 16. Reassemble the bolt 
following the instructions on page 16.
• Firing pin insulator missing.  • Unload the firearm following the 
instructions on page 14. Disassemble
the bolt and firing pin following the 
instructions on page 16. Verify the 
firing pin insulator is installed on the 
rear of the firing pin. Replace the firing
pin insulator if it is missing. 
Reassemble the firing pin and bolt 
following the instructions on page 16.
• Firing pin is damaged.  • Return the firearm to the factory for 
service. Please note the condition in 
the letter of explanation accompanying
the firearm when it is returned for 
service.
LEDturns ONsolid  • Bolt touching trigger assembly contact. • Lift the bolt handle and pull the bolt
or flickers when bolt  partway back. If the 
LEDflickers when
is moved. the bolt is moved, return the firearm 
to the factory for service. Please note 
the condition in the letter of explana-
tion accompanying the firearm when 
it is returned for service.
LEDturns ONsolid  • Bolt touching trigger assembly contact. • With the bolt out of the action, move
when bolt is open.  the safety mechanism from 
S-SAFEto
F-FIRE.If the LEDilluminates, return 
the firearm to the factory for service. 
Please note the condition in the letter of
explanation accompanying the firearm
when it is returned for service.
LEDturned ONsolid  • Firing circuit is shorted. • Factory service is required. Please
when bolt is out of  note the condition in the letter of
the firearm. explanation accompanying the firearm
when it is returned for service.
LEDturned ONsolid with • Electronics or cabling failure. • Factory service is required. Please
the safety mechanism   note the condition in the letter of
in the 
S-SAFEposition. explanation accompanying the firearm
when it is returned for service.
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WARNING:Before troubleshooting, check the chamber and the
magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm. 
						

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Model _________________ Serial # ________________  Date Purchased ______________
Purchased From ___________________________ Price Paid _________________________
Remember to complete and return the Firearm Warranty Registration Card in order to 
obtain full benefit of your Limited Two Year Firearm Warranty.
A WORD ON THE MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF YOUR REMINGTON FIREARM
Don’t Alter or Modify Your Gun and Have it Serviced Regularly.
Your firearm hasbeen designed to operate according to certain factory specifications. You’ll jeopardize your
safety and that of others around you by attempting to alter its trigger, mechanical safety or other mecha-
nisms. So never alter or modify your firearm in any way.
Like any mechanical device, a firearm is subject to wear. It must be maintained and periodically serviced
to assure optimum safety and performance. Only a qualified service facility should service, repair or mod-
ify your Remington
®firearm. Consult your instruction book for instructions on how to send your firearm
to the factory or for the location of the nearest Remington repair station. Remington recommends that you
have your firearm professionally serviced annually. You should also have your firearm professionally
serviced after prolonged storage, or if there is ever any question pertaining to the proper functioning char-
acteristics of your firearm.
Proper cleaning and lubricationare also important to firearm maintenance and are necessary to assure
accuracy, safety and reliability. Before cleaning, always make sure that your gun is completely unloaded.
And always clean the barrel from the chamber end to the muzzle when possible.
Firearm Owner’s Record
Firearm Maintenance Record
DATE SERVICE PERFORMED PERFORMED BY 
						

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