Jacobsen PB100 Setup guide

WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use
and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers
and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or
service the machine.
OWNER/OPERATORíS MANUAL
& ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
09-236A REV B
MODEL:
73-70642 POWER BLOWER PB100

CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of
its constituents are known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
Californie Proposition 65
Avertissement
Les échappements des moteurs diesel
et certains de leurs composés sont
reconnus par l’Etat de Californie pour
être cancérigènes, provoquer des
défauts congénitaux et d’autres dangers
en matière de reproduction.
ADVERTENCIA
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
California Advertencia
de la Proposicion 65
El estado de California hace saber que
los gases de escape de los motores
diesel y algunos de sus componentes
producen cáncer, defectos de
nacimiento y otros daños en el
proceso de reproducción humana.
L’ é mission du moteur de ce mat é riel
contient des produits chimiques que
l’Etat de Californie consid è re ê tre
canc é rig è nes, provoquer des d é fauts
cong é nitaux et d’autres dangers en
mati è re de reproduction.
El estado de California hace saber
que los gases de escape de este
producto contienen productos
quÍmicos que producen cáncer,
defectos de nacimiento y otros daños
en el proceso de reproducción
humana.
© 2003, TEXTRON INC

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Jacobsen product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best
designed and built anywhere.
This product comes with an Owner/Operator's Manual. The useful life and good service you receive from this
product depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand this manual. Treat this product properly
and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service.
See a Jacobsen dealer for any service or parts needed. Jacobsen service ensures that you continue to receive
the best results possible from Jacobsen products. You can trust Jacobsen replacement parts because they are
manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.
Jacobsen designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest
life, use this product only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and
instructions. You'll always be glad you did.
Jacobsen, a Textron Company
One Bob Cat Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469
12-2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES PAGE
INTRODUCTION/SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................... 3, 4
OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................. 5
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................... 6
PARTS SECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 7
POWER BLOWER PARTS ................................ FIGURE 1 ..................................................................... 8, 9
DISCHARGE CHUTE ........................................ FIGURE 2 ..................................................................10, 11

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INTRODUCTION/SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight .......................................................................................... 95 lbs.
Overall width ................................................................................ 33"
Overall height............................................................................... 18"
Overall length............................................................................... 24"
Skid shoe ..................................................................................... Fixed
Fan ............................................................................................... 8 blade
Fan diameter ................................................................................ 14"
Fan width ..................................................................................... 6"
Fan speed .................................................................................... 4300 rpm @ 3600 rpm engine speed
Ground clearance in raised position ............................................ 4-1/2"
DESCRIPTION
Use the Power Blower to clear leaves and the most stubborn debris from lawns, parking lots, driveways or
golfcart paths quickly and easily. The airflow is equal to a 150 MPH wind. It will also blow away water
laying on paths and golf greens. The blower incorporates an 8 blade fan with speed governed by the
power unit pto. The discharge chute may be flipped up or down to direct airflow.

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SAFETY
NOTICE !!!
Unauthorized modifications may present extreme
safety hazards to operators and bystanders and
could also result in product damage.
Jacobsen, a Textron Company strongly warns
against, rejects and disclaims any modifications,
add-on accessories or product alterations that are
not designed, developed, tested and approved by
Jacobsen Engineering Department. Any Jacobsen
product that is altered, modified or changed in any
manner not specifically authorized after original
manufacture–including the addition of “after-market”
accessories or component parts not specifically
approved by Jacobsen–will result in the Jacobsen
Warranty being voided.
Any and all liability for personal injury and/or property
damage caused by any unauthorized modifications,
add-on accessories or products not approved by
Jacobsen will be considered the responsibility of
the individual(s) or company designing and/or
making such changes. Jacobsen will vigorously
pursue full indemnification and costs from any party
responsible for such unauthorized post-manufacture
modifications and/or accessories should personal
injury and/or property damage result.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
Your safety and the safety of others is involved.
Signal word definitions:
The signal words below are used to identify levels
of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this
manual and on the safety labels attached to
Jacobsen machines. For your safety and the safety
of others, read and follow the information given with
these signal words and/or the symbol shown above.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices or property damage.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY result in property damage
MODEL NUMBER: This number appears on
sales literature, technical manuals and price
lists.
SERIAL NUMBER: This number appears only
on your mower. It contains the model number
followed consecutively by the serial number.
Use this number when ordering parts or seeking
warranty information.

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SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine.
2. Operate all controls from the operator’s seat. NO RIDERS.
3. Keep all shields in place and safety switches adjusted properly.
4. Do not leave equipment unattended. STOP the engine and remove the key.
5. Do not allow minors or the inexperienced to operate this machine.
6. Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine using power driven attachments. Injury
could result from flying debris.
GENERAL SAFETY
OPERATING SAFETY
1. STOP ENGINE to install drive belt.
2. DO NOT attempt to work on unit or any
attachments with the engine running.
STOP ENGINE!
3. Before leaving the tractor seat:
• Disengage PTO.
• Set Parking brake.
• Stop Engine.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN INLET OR
OUTLET AREAS WITH BLOWER RUNNING.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH PERSONS IN THE
AREA. HIGH SPEED BLOWER MAY PROPEL
OBJECTS CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY OR
DEATH.

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OPERATION
1. Attach blower to quick hitch front lift, placing
drive belt around the left hitch arm.
2. Stop engine and install drive belt.
3. Start engine and engage PTO drive slowly and
gradually increase engine speed until desired
blower speed is reached.
4. Operate blower as close to the ground as
conditions permit. DO NOT USE “FLOAT”
POSITION. There is an anti-scalp roller on the
bottom of the blower housing.
USE CAUTION WHEN TURF MAY BE SOFT.
SCUFFING CAN OCCUR WHEN THE
ANTI-SCALP ROLLER CONTACTS THE TURF
SURFACE. DO NOT USE “FLOAT POSITION”.
5. Observe the wind direction and work with the
wind whenever possible. The blower works
equally well when traveling forward or reverse.
When clearing large areas it is advisable to use
forward and reverse patterns to blow all debris
in the same direction.
6. Lower the discharge chute to direct the airflow
forward. This is especially helpful when working
close to buildings. It can be flipped up or down
as needed to direct the airflow.
Photo 2
Discharge Chute Left Airflow Position
Photo 1
Discharge Chute Forward Airflow Position

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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove parts from shipping crate.
2. Remove complete belt shield assembly (Ref. 22 & 24, Figure 1) from main frame.
3. Place the hitch frame inside the main blower housing channel aligning the six bolt holes to the frame.
(See Figure 1)
4. Fasten securely with six (6) 3/8 X 3/4 flange bolts.
5. Reinstall belt shield (Ref. 22 ) to the main frame.
6. Place correct drive belt on blower drive pulley. (Refer to Attachment Belt Size Chart). Replace the belt
shield (Ref 24).
7. Remove the shaft, bolt and nut for the anti—scalp roller from the skid plate. Insert the shaft into the
roller and reinstall in the lower hole on the skid plate.
8. Refer to Figure 2 and attach the discharge chute to the blower housing as shown.
9. Check all bolts and pulleys. Tighten as needed. Rotate the blower rotor and check for free rotation.
NOTE: This is a high speed balanced rotor and care must be taken to have clearance within the housing to
avoid damage to rotor or premature failure of parts. If any interference is found contact your Jacobsen
dealer.
10. Attach the blower to the power unit (tractor). Engage the PTO slowly and gradually increase engine
speed to full throttle to obtain maximum blower speed.

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PARTS SECTION
PARTS
SECTION

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POWER BLOWER PARTS
FIGURE 1