Instruction Manual

BUSHMASTER DOES NOT RECOMMEND
ANY FURTHER DISASSEMBLY.
STOP
The Handguards may
be disassembled at any
point in your cleaning
procedures as necessary
- see “Buddy System” tip
in Reassembly Section.
If your Rifle is
equipped with the A3
Type Removable Carry
Handle, remove for
cleaning by loosening the
2 thumbnuts. Clean as
per instructions for
aluminum Upper and
Lower Receivers. Lightly
lubricate the thumbnut
threads and the Rear
Sight mechanism (as
described in Lubrication -
Adjustable Rear Sight).
15. With Hammer cocked, depress Buffer Retainer with
punch or Bullet tip to release Buffer and Spring.
15.
Pull out Buffer and Action Spring for cleaning.
DISASSEMBLE USING STEPS 13 THRU 16 ONLY WHEN DIRTY OR DAMAGED.
CAUTION!
Buffer is under tension from Action Spring.
NOTE: Hammer needs
to be cocked to allow
Buffer and Spring to clear Receiver.
BUFFER
RETAINER
BUFFER
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