Textron JACOBSEN DE160 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/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
& ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
09-162A REV A
MODEL:
73-70694 DISC EDGER DE160

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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EDGER
IMPORTANTMESSAGE
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
1-2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES PAGE
DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................... 3, 4
INSTALLATION / SERVICE ........................................................................................................................... 5
OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................. 6, 7
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY ................................. FIGURE 1 ..................................................................... 8, 9

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EDGER
DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight................................................................ 110 lbs.
Overall Width:
Fully closed without disc guard ......................... 50"
Fully closed with disc guard............................... 55"
Fully extended with disc guard .......................... 65"
Cutting width from center of tractor:
Closed position .................................................. 25-1/2"
Extended position .............................................. 35-1/2"
Disc .................................................................... 16" hardened, concave type
Operation ........................................................... Right or Left Hand
Ground clearance in raised position.................. 9"
DESCRIPTION
Use the Disc Edger to tidy-up those unsightly edges of paths and curbsides quickly and efficiently.
Hydraulically raised or lowered, the Disc Edger incorporates a 16 inch concave disc which can be adjusted
for angle. A pneumatic tired wheel provides height control.

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EDGER 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–includingtheadditionof“after-market”
accessories or component parts not specifically
approved by Jacobsen–will result in the Jacobsen
Warranty being voided.
Anyandallliabilityforpersonalinjuryand/orproperty
damagecausedbyanyunauthorizedmodifications,
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
pursuefull indemnification andcosts fromanyparty
responsibleforsuchunauthorizedpost-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
Jacobsenmachines.Foryoursafetyandthesafety
ofothers,readandfollowtheinformationgivenwith
thesesignalwordsand/orthesymbolshownabove.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situationwhich, ifnot 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.
GOLF, TURF & SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
JOHNSON CREEK, WI MADE IN U.S.A

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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.
GENERALSAFETY
OPERATINGSAFETY
1. DO NOT attempt to work on unit or any
attachments with the engine running. STOP
ENGINE!
2. Before leaving the tractor seat:
• Set Parking Brake.
• Stop Engine.
SAFETY
Use caution when turning or edging on slopes.
The turning ability is reduced while edging.
Raise the edger for short turns.
CAUTIO
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EDGER INSTALLATION / SERVICE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISC EDGER
1. Attach to 4-wheel drive tractor only. This edger will not work with any other style tractor.
2. Attach to front lift in the usual manner.
SERVICE
Daily:
•Check for signs of loose bolts and tighten as needed.
•Keep all shields in place.
25 Hour:
•Grease disc bearing.
•Check tire pressure (25-30 psi).

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EDGER
OPERATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Refer to setting diagrams for proper settings for the type of edging required.
2. To set wheel:
There are 2 holes to allow 90 degree rotation for the “FRONT” and “DOWN” settings.
3. To set angle of disc:
Loosen 2 bolts and move in slot to desired setting. Tighten bolts.
4. To set “lead” of forward edge of disc:
Rotate disc tube by removing bolt at tube adaptor and rotate to the next hole.
5. To set disc “OUT”:
Remove pin and slide disc tube out to the next hole.
6. To operate edger:
Apply down pressure sufficiently to raise the front wheels of the tractor off the ground. This applies the
weight of the tractor to the edger and enables you to steer.
7. OPERATE WITH CAUTION!

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EDGER OPERATION
SETTINGS FOR TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
SIDEWALK SETTING
1. Wheel set forward.
2. Disc set in “IN” position.
3. Angle of disc is in slightly at the top.
4. Disc set to lead in slightly at the front.
CART PATH (Without formed edges)
1. Wheel set forward.
2. Disc set in “IN” position.
3. Angle of disc is angled in at the top.
CURB SETTING
1. Wheel set down.
2. Disc set in “OUT” position.
3. Angle of disc is in slightly at the top or set to
match angle of curb on turf side.

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EDGER
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1

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EDGER
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1
1-1 53-030 HUB, ASSY 1
(INCLUDES ITEMS 3-8 & 10-12)
1-2 99-K05 WHEEL LUG BOLT 4
1-3 53-042 DUST CAP 1
1-4 02-CP0410 COTTER PIN, 1/8 X 1-1/4 1
1-5 99-E08 CASTLE NUT-5/8 1
1-6 64163-16 WASHER-41/64 X 1, 3/8 X 12 1
1-7 55-LM11749 BEARING 1
1-8 55-103 RACE-BEARING 1
1-9 64006-05 LOCKWSHR-HELICAL 1/2 4
1-10 55-L44610 RACE-BEARING 1
1-11 55-L44643 BEARING 1
1-12 89-018 GREASE SEAL 1
1-13 53-013 WHEEL & TIRE 4.80 X 8 1
1-14 62-488.7 WHEEL SPINDLE & TUBE 1
1-15 62-487.7 PIPE GUARD 1
1-16 64025-05 NUT-3/8-16 HEX 3
1-17 64123-50 BOLT-HEX 3/8-16X1 2
1-18 62-485.7 DISK TUBE 1
1-19 64025-09 HEX, NUT 1/2-13 4
1-20 64163-67 WASHER-.516X1X12GA 4
1-21 91-1632 BOLT,1-14 X 4 1
1-22 90-0832 BOLT,1/2-13 X 4 1
1-23 62-486.7 SHIELD & DISC SUPPORT 1
1-24 55-PB90016 BEARING 1
1-25 90-0814 BOLT, 1/2 UNC x 1.3/4 2
1-26 99-B23 WASHER, 3/8 X 1" ID X 3" OD1
1-27 79-040 DISC, 16" DIA 1
1-28 86-031 CUP WASHER 1
1-29 93-16 NUT,1-14 1
1-30 64-258.7 TUBE ADAPTER 2
1-31 02-PP0420 PRESTO PIN, 1/8 X 2-9/16 2
1-32 03-0828 CLEVIS PIN, 1/2 X 3-1/2 2
1-33 62-484.7 MAIN FRAME 1
1-34 64123-39 BOLT-HEX 1/2-13X1-1/4 2
1-35 64123-70 BOLT-HEX 3/8-16X1-1/2 1
1-36 64229-05 LOCKNUT, 1/2-13 NYLON 1
1-37 64006-03 LOCKWASHER, 3/8 3
* 00-092 DECAL-HANDS & FEET 1
* NOT ILLUSTRATED

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