PK Series Manual (English, 2005) - Forgotten Weapons

Bipod Assembly. The bipod assembly (see figure 1-32) is used to support the
machinegun if necessary when firing. It consists of the bipod assembly pivot, coupling,
helical compression spring, leg lock, and bipod latch.
Figure 1-32. Bipod Assembly
The bipod assembly bracket consists of an upper part and a lower part which are joined
with two pins through their lugs. On the bottom of the lower part there is a lateral oval
opening which holds the beveled components of the bipod. The lower part of the bipod
assembly bracket has a lateral hole for the coupling and a longitudinal hole for the
coupling pin. On the front and rear of the lower part of the bipod assembly bracket there
are slots for the bipod leg ribs when they are in the folded position.
The coupling joins the upper ends of the legs with the bipod assembly bracket and limits
the sideward extension of the legs. It is fastened to the legs with pins.
The bipod legs end in the leg bottoms. The bipod latch is attached to the left leg with a
wire fastener. The cleaning rod is located inside the right leg. The cleaning rod fastener
is located in the upper end of the right leg and consists of body, pin, and spring.
When the legs are released from the bipod latch, the spring presses them apart.
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