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As wide variations in operating conditions may be experienced, you are urged to contact your AUSA Distributor to resolve any operational or service problems. Please have all operators of this forklift read and understand this Manual.
CH 200 / CH 250 Index Identification of the forklift components Vehicle identification and serial numbers Technical characteristics Machine decals USA market Machine decals UK market Controls and instruments Instrument panel and controls (components) Instrument panel and controls (multifunction instrument)
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CH 200 / CH 250 Identification Term such as right, left, front and rear when used in this Operators Manual indicate the right and left sides of the machine, the front and back of the machine, as viewed from the operators of the forklift seat looking forward.
Vehicle Important! Writes your machine Model number, date of sale, chassis and engine serial num- ber in the spaces provided below. Give this information to your AUSA dealer when you need parts Identification or information for your machine. Make a record of these numbers in your files.
Four cylinders, four stroke, water-cooled. Electrical starter. Mixed radiator (water/oil). CH 200: Isuzu 4LE2 - Tier II - Power 51HP (37.5 Kw in accordance with DIN 70020) or 46 HP (34.5 kw at 2,700 rpm in accordance with DIN 6270B).
The horn is activated by the button located on the left of the joystick (5). Speed control (fig.3) Only in CH 200 and CH 200 x4 Pushing the joystick switch button (4) the fast speed is connected/disconnected. When it is connected the fast speed lamp on the instrument panel is lit.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Components Instrument 1 - Multifunction Instrument (see next page) Panel 2 - Rotating beacon switch. To switch on, push the button, it will light, to switch off push the and controls button again. 3 - Parking brake switch. When the parking brake is applied, the button lits.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Instrument Multifunction instrument Panel A - Hourmeter. This gauge indicates the total running time of the forklift engine to enable ser- vicing of the engine at proper intervals. (See Maintenance Chart for servicing frequency). and controls B - Fuel level.
ATTENTION With ambient temperatures lower than 0ºC, AUSA recommends to run the engine at idle speed for 3 minutes before starting to work with the forklift in order to reach the appropiate fluency on the engine and hydraulic oil...
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Chart located on the left mudguard. With load centre at 20 in or 500mm (European and ISO standards), the CH 200 has a rated capacity of 4,384lbs or 2000Kg and the CH 250 has a rated capacity of 5,48lbs or 2,500Kg.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Operating Lifting Capacity Machine stability is maintained only when the forklift handles loads within its rated lifting capacity the machine and the various conditions listed above. The lifting capacity of the machine is determined by the safe height and weight limits of the load.
CH 200 / CH 250 Safety WARNING Do not operate this machine unless you have read and understand the safety and operational instructions contained in this Operators Manual and have been instructed and trained in the safe operation of this Forklift.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Safety Before starting and operating the forklift · Stay alert. Concentrate fully on your work. Your safety and that of others depends on the care you take when operating this forklift. · Remember that you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Safety · Be certain you have good visibility at all times. It is important that you can see clearly both forward and back- ward when operating the forklift. If the load does not allow clear forward visibility, then drive with caution in rever- se.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Safety · When operating on modest inclines or slopes: (fig.12) - Move very carefully and slowly. - Keep the forks and load low. - Keep the forks facing uphill at all times. This means reversing backwards down a slope to main- tain maximum load stability.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Safety · Always drive with the forks in the low position and with the mast tilted slightly back. · Make certain that long or wide loads are fastened together so as to be stable and secure.
CH 200 / CH 250 Parking Parking the machine and stopping the engine the machine Make certain that the forklift is parked on level ground when leaving it overnight. Also park it on level ground before any scheduled maintenance is attempted. Lower the forks to the ground, apply the parking brake and push directional switch to neutral.
CH 200 / CH 250 Transporting Fastening the forklift to a lorry or trailer bed. (fig.1) When transporting the forklift on a trailer or truck bed, carefully follow the instructions in the the machine Caution Decal. Move slowly and carefully up (or down) the loading ramps. Once on the trailer make certain the forks are lowered, handbrake applied and the forks and tires are blocked.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Transporting Towing the machine If the machine must be towed for short distances, only do so with a solid tow-bar to prevent any the machine lateral sway. Attach the tow bar to the bolt at the rear of the counter weight (fig.2). Drive slowly and carefully at a speed not exceeding 6 mph.
- Only use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts obtained from your AUSA dea- ler. Be certain to use the right type and size of tires. Never use split rims, (rims that are formed by 2 halves which are screwed together).
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CH 200 / CH 250 Periodic Machine cleaning During the clean operations, not to direct pressure water on the intake (air filter), the steering Maintenance column, battery, alternator and other electric devices because can deteriorate their components. Operations Breakdown in road (fig.1) In case of breakdown when driving on public roads, warn other users of the road with the hazard warning triangles.
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This machine has a brake which doesn’t need any maintenance. If the brake pedal (fig.3) down so much, contact your AUSA dealer for bleeding operation or replacement of the internal disks. The only service needed in the brake circuit is to replace the fluid according with the mantenan- ce chart.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Periodic Oil level of the power take-off (fig.1) To check the oil level in the transfer box, place the machine on level ground. Remove plug (2) to Maintenance see if the oil is just below this level hole. Add oil if necessary trough plug (1).
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CH 200 / CH 250 Periodic Hydraulic steering and load handling safety valves (fig.1 and 2) There are safety relief valves on both the hydraulic steering block and on the load handling cir- Maintenance cuit. The lines in figure 1 and 2 show the plugs where the hydraulic steering pressure (1) and the load control hydraulic pressure (2) are adjusted.
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CH 200 / CH 250 Electric circuit CH200 Item Description Item Description Pre-heat relay Rear wiper motor Horn Electric fuel pump Left hand headlight Starter motor Right hand headlight Windscreen washer motor Low beam fuse (10A) Instrument panel High Beam fuse (10A)
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CH 200 / CH 250 Electric circuit CH250 Item Description Item Description Pre-heat relay Rear wiper motor Horn Electric fuel pump Left hand headlight Starter motor Right hand headlight Windscreen washer motor Low beam fuse (10A) Instrument panel High Beam fuse (10A)
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