Echo DHC-30 User Manual
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1-3 Torque limits
DHC-3000
SERVICE INFORMATION
3
Descriptions
Size
kgf•cm
in•lbf
Motor
Spur gear to motor
M 4 *
35 - 45
30 - 40
Motor to gear case
M 5
70 - 110
60 - 95
Gear
Frame bar to gear case
M 6
45 - 60
40 - 52
case
Angle plate nuts
M 6
45 - 75
40 - 65
Grease nipple
M 6
30 - 40
26 - 35
Gear case lid
M 4
15 - 25
13 - 30
Cutter
Cutter bolts
M 6
10 - 15
9 - 13
Cutter nuts
M 6
15 - 25
13 - 35
Handle
Front handle
M 6
25 - 45
22 - 40
Rear handle
M 5
25 - 45
22 - 40
Rear handle grip
M 4
18 - 25
15 - 22
Regular bolt, nut, and screw
M 3
6 - 9
5 - 8
M 4
18 - 23
16 - 20
M 5
27 - 32
23 - 28
M 6
45 - 65
40 - 55
M 8
110 - 150
95 - 130
Material
Location
Remarks
Grease
Gear case
Lithium based grease, 20 grams (0.7 oz)
Spur gear
Lithium based grease
Thread locking sealant
Spur gear set screw
Loctite #675 or equivalent
1-4 Special repairing materials
* Apply thread locking sealant. (See below.)
NOTE: Adjusting cutter clearance
Fasten all cutter bolts to this torque, then back front handle bolt 2/3 turns and other bolts 1/2 turns
counterclockwise.
(See NOTE below.)