Murray TM6100X5A Instruction Book
Murray TM6100X5A Instruction Book

Murray TM6100X5A Instruction Book

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WEED TRIMMER
INSTRUCTION BOOK
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. This information must
be included to make sure state laws and
other laws are followed.
RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR UNIT. THIS INFORMA−
TION IS NECESSARY WHEN ORDERING PARTS OR IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT.
F-050204L
Model
TM6100x5A

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  • Page 1 WARRANTIES. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR UNIT. THIS INFORMA− TION IS NECESSARY WHEN ORDERING PARTS OR IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT. F-050204L Model TM6100x5A...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    4. Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the trimmer. 5. Inspect the area where the trimmer is to be used. Your equipment can propel small ob- jects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 4 1. Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult. 2. Be alert and turn trimmer off if children en- ter the area. 3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
  • Page 5: International Symbols

    INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Control And Operating Symbols Slow Safety Warning Symbols WARNING Thrown Objects.
  • Page 6 3. Cut down all four corners of the carton and lay the side panels flat. 4. Pull the trimmer out of the carton and off the base pad. 5. Remove packing material from around the trimmer head.
  • Page 7: Engine Preparation

    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.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Recoil Starter Handle Handle Adjustment Knob Fuel Cap Shield Edge Guard Trimmer Head Drive Lever - the rotation of the trimmer head. Control Bail - Release to stop the rotation of the trimmer head. Throttle Control Lever - speed or stops the engine.
  • Page 9: Throttle Control

    HOW TO USE THE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE LEVER 1. To engage the trimmer head, hold the con- trol bail against the handle. Move the trimmer head drive lever forward to en- gage the trimmer head. See Figure 5. The faster the engine runs, the faster the trim- mer head will rotate.
  • Page 10 This is easily done by moving slowly through very thick or heavy weeds. If the trimmer lines become too short, it will F-050204L OPERATION NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, push the primer button two times and again pull the recoil starter handle.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    √ √ √ √ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this trimmer does not cover 0.155 inch items that have been subjected to operator 21.5 inches abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the trimmer as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 12 LUBRICATION How To Lubricate The Jackshaft Assembly A grease fitting is provided to lubricate the jackshaft assembly. Use a grease gun with au- tomotive type grease to lubricate the jackshaft assembly as shown in Figure 9. How To Change Engine Oil Change the engine oil when the engine is warm.
  • Page 13: Service And Adjustment

    The line will then stay flexible and easy to change. A flexible line will also last much longer. HOW TO CHANGE TRIMMER LINES When the trimmer line becomes worn to half the original length, replace the trimmer line as follows: Line Trimmer...
  • Page 14 2”. 1. Use the T-wrench , found in the parts bag, to loosen the set screw shown in Figure 13. 2. Set the trimmer head at the desired height. 3. Tighten the set screw. F-050204L Handle...
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT 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).
  • Page 16 Gaso- line fumes can cause an explo- sion or a fire. 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.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE Engine does not start Engine runs poorly. F-050204L CAUSE Spark plug wire disconnected. Engine not primed. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. Fuel tank empty. Dirty carburetor or fuel line. Dirty air filter. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine flooded.
  • Page 18 Carburetor out of adjustment. Oil level is low. Defective throttle control lever or wire. Throttle not adjusted properly. Trimmer line length is too short. Engine not set at FAST speed. Set screw for trimmer head is loose. Trimmer line lengths are substantially different.
  • Page 19 F-050204L...
  • Page 20: Repair Parts

    MODEL TM6100x5A F-050204L 6 20 REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 21 F-050204L Part No. Description 740198E276 Lever, Stop 323035 Bolt 740193 Cable, Control Latching 071372 Tie, Cable 740196E701 Handlebar 15x116 1601039 Control, Throttle 672510 Guide, Rope 740202 Knob, Handlebar 783000 Washer 711936 Washer, Spring 711937 Bolt 672292 Spacer 740158 Pivot, Handlebar 740195E701 Handlebar, Lower 740185...
  • Page 22 MODEL TM6100x5A F-050204L REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 23 26x294 Screw 1001049 Housing, Jackshaft 740300 Shaft, Cutting Head 740163 Wrap, Weed 712126 Screw 740175E276 Assembly, Cutter Head & Wrap 712127 Screw, Set 740165 Line, Trimmer 0.155 X 21.25 740299 Guide, Metal Height 712128 Wrench, T-Handle (found in parts bag)
  • Page 24: How To Order Repair Parts

    Repair parts for the engine or the transmission are available from the manufacturer’s authorized service center found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory. See the individual engine or transmission warranties. MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS BILLIOU’S, INC. 1343 South Main St.

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