Page 2 - Two Year Limited Warranty
2 F-050204L 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; Safe Operation Practices for Trimmer.
SAFETY RULES 3 F-050204L 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 instruc- tions on the machine and in the manu...
Page 5 - INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; Control And Operating Symbols
SAFETY RULES 5 F-050204L 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 Fast WARNING Thrown Objects...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; Owner’s Manual; TOOLS REQUIRED; TO REMOVE THE
ASSEMBLY 6 F-050204L ASSEMBLY CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG 1 - Owner’s Manual 1 - Parts Bag 1 - Fuel Stabilizer 1 - T-Handle Wrench 1 - Safety Glasses 1 - 20 oz. Bottle Oil (Not shown actual size) 2 Sets - Trimmer Lines (0.155 inch diameter) WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while as- semb...
Page 7 - HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE; Fill Crankcase With Oil
ASSEMBLY 7 F-050204L 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 position b...
Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR TRIMMER; Trimmer Head Drive Lever -; EYE PROTECTION
OPERATION 8 F-050204L KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the trim- mer. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your trim- mer. Save this manual for future reference. Trimmer Head Figure 4 Recoil Starter...
Page 10 - HOW TO START THE ENGINE
OPERATION 10 F-050204L HOW TO START THE ENGINE 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 leave the trim- mer unattended while the engine is running. Wait for the trimmer ...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; SERVICE RECORDS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
MAINTENANCE 11 F-050204L CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours As Noted SERVICE DATES Check Engine Oil Level √ Check trimmer Lines √ 1 Check Trimmer Head Engagement √ Engine/Machine Cleani...
Page 12 - LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE 12 F-050204L 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. Figure 9 Grease Fitting How To Change Engine Oil Cha...
Page 13 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 13 F-050204L 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...
Page 14 - HOW TO ADJUST
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 14 F-050204L HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLE Use the knobs , on each side of the handle , to adjust the height of the handle.1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both knobs until the ratchet teeth are dis- engaged. Do not remove the knobs . See Figure 12. 2. Move...
Page 15 - HOW TO
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 15 F-050204L 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...
Page 16 - STORAGE; Trimmer
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 16 F-050204L STORAGE WARNING: Do not remove gaso- line while inside a building, near a fire, or while you smoke. 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 ...
Page 17 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART; TROUBLE
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 17 F-050204L 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 li...
Page 19 - SLOPE GUIDE
19 F-050204L SLOPE GUIDE 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.. Use extreme care at all ...
Page 20 - REPAIR PARTS
MODEL TM6100x5A REPAIR PARTS 20 F-050204L 1 2 3 4 5 28 6 2 7 6 8 4 9 10 9 10 4 11 16 17 11 14 12 15 14 20 22 29 23 27 16 19 30 17 6 20 25 24 26 19 18 18 13 31 21 32 33
Page 21 - Key
MODEL TM6100x5A REPAIR PARTS 21 F-050204L Key No. Part No. Description 1 740198E276 Lever, Stop 2 323035 Bolt 3 740193 Cable, Control Latching 4 071372 Tie, Cable 5 740196E701 Handlebar 6 15x116 Nut 7 1601039 Control, Throttle 8 672510 Guide, Rope 9 740202 Knob, Handlebar 10 783000 Washer 11 711936 ...
Page 23 - KEY; DESCRIPTION
MODEL TM6100x5A REPAIR PARTS 23 F-050204L KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 015x84 Nut 2 025x11 Screw 3 740150E276 Deck 4 26x256 Screw 5 740231 Z Bracket, Idler Assembly 6 009x48 Bolt 7 712403 Spring, Extension 8 740292 Spacer Assembly, Jackshaft 9 712148 Nut 10 17x104 Washer, Flat 11 740171 Pulley, Cu...
Page 24 - HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS; MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS F-050204L 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 di...