Target DT11H, Operating Instructions And Parts List Manual

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Every 50 Hours:

1) All 

Models: 

a)  Lubrication Points: 

Lubricate every 50 hours using only a 
Premium Lithium 12 based grease 
conforming to NLG1 GRADE #2 
consistency. 

1) Spindle 

Bearings: Six places total, three 

Bearings [RR 1] on top of the gearbox 
[FIG. 29] and three below the gearbox (Not 
Shown). 

2) Rear 

Wheels: 

Two places [FIG. 30]. 

2)  Gasoline Model: 

Change Engine Oil: Change engine 

oil after every 50 hours of operation. 

Engine Oil Type 

Under normal operating conditions use SAE 10W30 

API service classification SF or SG. See engine 

operation manual for other recommended oil types. 

Engine Oil Capacity (Honda GXV340) 

1.16 U.S. Quarts 

1.1 Liters 

a) Engine Oil Change Procedure: 

1.  Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to 

assure rapid and complete oil drain.  Pivot the 
Rear Axle To The Operation Position [F].  
Place a bucket under the Oil Drain Hose [WW], 
[FIG. 12, FIG. 13] to catch the used oil.  
Remove the oil drain plug on the end of the Oil 
Drain Hose [WW] and wait for all of the used oil 
to be drained for the engine.

2.  Re-install and securely tighten the plug in the 

end of the Oil Drain Hose [WW].

3.  Re-fill engine with the recommended oil type.  

See the engine operation manual for the oil fill 
location and proper oil level.  Note that the 
required oil capacity will be slightly larger 
because of the volume of oil contained in the 
Oil Drain Hose [WW].

4.  Check the oil level.  If the proper oil level is 

indicated, re-install the oil fill cap.

5.  Dispose of the used oil in a proper container 

and in a manner that is compatible with the 
environment.

When Required: 

1) All 

Models: 

a) Lubrication: 

Gearbox Grease Port [RR 3] [See FIG. 
29]: Used to lubricate the transmission 
gears, if required.  These gears are factory 
lubricated with 24 ounces (.68 kg) of 
Lubriplate (Brand) 630-2 or equal, and 
should not require any lubrication until 
service work to the gears is required (at 

500 – 1000 hours).  Lubricate as required 
with Lubriplate (Brand) 630-2 or equal.  To 
inspect the inside of the gearbox, remove 
the two Capscrews that attach the Gearbox 
Grease Port Cover [RR 3] and remove the 
cover.  A 1.00” (25 mm) hole in the 
gearbox allows visual inspection of the 
condition and quantity of the grease and 
the gears. 

Note: Early models have one removable 
Capscrew that exposes a .50” (12 mm) 
diameter inspection hole. 

b)  Replace Accessory Disk Isolators: Each of 

the Accessory Disks [P] have six (6) rubber 
isolators (See Parts List – Gearbox 
Assembly) that constantly flex and move 
as the machine operates.  Over time the 
isolators can deteriorate and wear out.  
Check to see if they are damaged or 
deteriorated, if so, replace immediately.  All 
twelve (12) isolators should be replaced as 
a set. 

c)  V-Belt Inspection: Check to see that the V-

belts are not frayed or worn.  If they are, 
replace immediately. 

 8. V-Belt Tension

All Models: 

Check V-Belt tension when unit is new and never set 
belt tension beyond this point. 

The machine is equipped with high tension V-Belts.  
The belts are properly tensioned at the factory, but after 
a few hours of operation they will stretch and become 
loose. 

a)  Tensioning Blade Shaft V-Belts: 

1)   Loosen the four (4) Motor Base Capscrews  

[ZZ] [FIG. 3] that attach the motor or 
engine platform to the frame. 

2)   Loosen the Jam Nut [YY] [FIG. 32] until it is 

not preventing the Belt Tensioning 
Drawbolt [UU] from rotating. 

3)   Tighten the Belt Tensioning Drawbolt [UU] 

[FIG. 32] until the V-belts are tightened to 
the original factory tension. 

4)   Tighten the Jam Nut [YY] against the Motor 

/ Engine Platform until the Belt Tensioning 
Drawbolt [UU] is locked in position. 

5)   Re-tighten the four Capscrews [ZZ] that 

attach the motor / engine platform [FIG. 3]. 

 9. Important Advise 

When storing for an extended period of time, use a 
wire brush to remove hard, caked sludge.  Clean