Craftsman BUSHWACKER 316.715860 Operator's Manual

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All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are basedon the latest product information available at the time of printing. Wereserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Oil and Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Speed Start™ Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Repair Protection Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Service Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back CoverSAFETYSPARK ARRESTOR NOTENOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states ofCalifornia, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Landand the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internalcombustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-coveredareas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effectiveworking order, or the engine be constructed, equipped andmaintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or localauthorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failureto follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine.This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. Replacementrequires Muffler Assembly Part #753-06418, installed at a SearsParts & Repair Service Center.Read the operator’s manual and follow all warnings and safetyinstructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to theoperator and/or bystanders.SYMBOL MEANINGWARNING: Signals a SERIOUS hazard.Failure to obey a safety WARNING signal CAN result inserious injury to yourself or to others.CAUTION: Signals a MODERATE hazard.Failure to obey a safety CAUTION signal MAY result inproperty damage or injury to yourself or to others.The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention topossible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safetywarnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. Theinstructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for properaccident prevention measures.NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to theoperation or maintenance of the equipment.DANGER: Signals an EXTREME hazard.Failure to obey a safety DANGER signal WILL result inserious injury or death to yourself or to others.CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents andcertain finished components contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.2