WEED TRIMMER INSTRUCTION BOOK Model TM6100x5A This Instruction Book contains information for several models. Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES.
MURRAY, INC. Two Year Limited Warranty Murray, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of Two (2) Years from the date of purchase; however, this warranty does not cover Normal Wear Parts (except as noted below) or engines as the engine companies that manufacture these items furnish their own warranties and provide service through their authorized field service facilities.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Trimmer. WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.” I. General Operation 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the trimmer before starting. 2.
SAFETY RULES c. slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not trim it. Do trim across the face of slopes; never up and down. Do not trim excessively steep slopes (maximum 15 degrees) or areas where the ground is very rough. See the “Guide” in the back of this manual to check a slope. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Do watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
SAFETY RULES INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Control And Operating Symbols Slow Fast Fuel Oil WARNING Rotating Parts. Stop Engine. Disconnect Spark Wire Before Making Adjustments. WARNING Safety Warning Symbols WARNING Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away. IMPORTANT Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating This Machine.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG 1 - Owner’s Manual 1 - Parts Bag 1 - Fuel Stabilizer (Not shown actual size) 1 - T-Handle Wrench 1 - Safety Glasses 1 - 20 oz. Bottle Oil 2 Sets - Trimmer Lines (0.155 inch diameter) TO REMOVE THE TRIMMER FROM CARTON WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while assembling the trimmer. 1. Remove the bottle of oil and parts bag from the carton. 2. Remove the packing material positioned around the unit. 3.
ASSEMBLY HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE 1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment knobs until the ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do not remove the handle adjustment knobs. See Figure 2. 2. Raise the handle to the operating position. 3. Stand in the operator’s Handle position behind the trimmer. Put the handle in a comfortable position. Rope Make sure both sides of Guide the handle are level. NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught Recoil Start between the upper and Handle lower handle.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the trimmer. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your trimmer. Save this manual for future reference.
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE LEVER Control Bail Handle 1. To engage the trimmer head, hold the control bail against the handle. Move the trimmer head drive lever forward to engage the trimmer head. See Figure 5. The faster the engine runs, the faster the trimmer head will rotate. 2. Once the trimmer head is rotating, push the trimmer forward to trim. Trimmer Head Drive Lever Figure 5 HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL 1.
OPERATION HOW TO START THE ENGINE NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, push the primer button two times and again pull the recoil starter handle. NOTE: DO NOT BE ALARMED, your engine will smoke the first time it is started. It is burning off the protective coating that is on the internal engine parts. WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you complete regular service.
LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE Grease Fitting How To Lubricate The Jackshaft Assembly A grease fitting is provided to lubricate the jackshaft assembly. Use a grease gun with automotive type grease to lubricate the jackshaft assembly as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 How To Change Engine Oil Change the engine oil when the engine is warm. For the proper oil capacity, see the engine manufacturer’s instructions. 7. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Before you inspect, clean or service the trimmer, stop the engine. Make sure that all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. HOW TO REPLACE THE TRIMMER LINE For the best performance, use a heavy gauge (0.155” diameter) trimmer line. Cut the length of the trimmer line to 21.5 inches. Use the length guide, located on the shield, to make sure the trimmer line is the correct length. See Figure 11.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLE Handle Use the knobs, on each side of the handle, to adjust the height of the handle. Ratchet Teeth 1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both knobs until the ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do not remove the knobs. See Figure 12. 2. Move the handle up or down to the desired position, then align the ratchet teeth. Make sure both sides of the handle are level. 3. Tighten the knobs.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT Trimmer Housing To replace the drive belt, the trimmer head and shield must be removed as follows. WARNING: Before you remove the drive belt, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 1. Remove the two fasteners that hold the rear of the shield to the trimmer housing (See Figure 14). Drive Belt 2. Remove the four fasteners that hold the front of the shield and trimmer head to the trimmer housing. Shield 3.
STORAGE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Do not remove gasoline while inside a building, near a fire, or while you smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion or a fire. during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To prevent engine damage when the trimmer is in storage for 30 days or more, follow the steps below: When the trimmer is put in storage for thirty days or more, follow the steps below to make sure the trimmer is in good condition the following season.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine does not start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect spark plug wire. Engine not primed. Prime engine. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. Inspect or replace spark plug. Fuel tank empty. Add fuel. Dirty carburetor or fuel line. Clean carburetor or fuel line. Dirty air filter. Replace air filter. Carburetor out of adjustment. For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an authorized Service Center. Engine flooded.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Engine overheats. Engine will not stop running. Poor trimming performance. Trimmer vibrates. Trimmer head does not retain line F-050204L Engine cooling system clogged. Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins. Carburetor out of adjustment. Adjust carburetor. Take the unit to an authorized Service Center. Oil level is low. Add oil. Defective throttle control lever or wire. Inspect and replace damaged parts. Throttle not adjusted properly.
SLOPE GUIDE 15 DEGREES Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. 10 DEGREES Use this guide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 degrees. A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet.. A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2.5 feet in 10 feet..
MODEL TM6100x5A REPAIR PARTS 1 2 13 3 4 28 6 32 2 33 5 7 9 8 4 6 10 10 16 17 11 9 4 14 11 20 19 15 12 18 31 14 27 16 18 19 22 21 30 29 23 17 F-050204L 26 6 20 24 25 20
MODEL TM6100x5A Key No. F-050204L REPAIR PARTS Part No.
MODEL TM6100x5A REPAIR PARTS 1 2 3 4 24 5 7 6 15 8 25 16 17 26 18 1 20 27 9 10 19 11 14 13 12 29 30 31 33 31 38 22 F-050204L 22 23
MODEL TM6100x5A KEY NO. F-050204L REPAIR PARTS PART NO.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit was purchased, a service shop recommended by the store, or an authorized service shop found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory. If you cannot get a repair part or service as described above, call or write to the Central Parts Distributor shown below.
