AUSA CH 200 - Periodic Maintenance Operations: General; General Maintenance Recommendations; Accessing Components

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CH 200 / CH 250
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Periodic
Maintenance
Operations
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General Maintenance Recommendations
- Forklift efficiency and safety of operation requires proper and regular maintenance. Only quali-
fied mechanics with proper tools should perform maintenance operations and any necessary
repairs to the machine.
- Unless work on the engine demands that it be running, all repairs and maintenance on the
machine should be done with the machine parked, engine stopped, forks down and unloaded,
and wheels blocked to keep the forklift from moving during servicing.
- Disconnect the battery loosing the terminal (-)before carrying out any maintenance or repairs to
the electrical system. Check that the charging warning light works properly before charging the
battery. This is done as follows: With the engine off, turn the key switch counter clockwise and
the instrument panel "battery charge" lamp will light. When the engine starts however this battery
charge lamp will go out indicating that the battery is being properly charged by the alternator.
Disconnect the alternator when using a fast battery charger or when performing welding on the
chassis of the forklift. The alternator should only be run when the battery and the voltage regula-
tor are connected to the electrical system. To run the engine without the battery, disconnect the
alternator belt.
- The hydraulic system should be checked periodically to avoid poor performance or accidents,
which might be caused by hydraulic oil leaks or by maladjustment of the pressure relief valves.
Take precautions to avoid spilling before disconnecting any of the fluid system circuits. Never use
an open flame to check fluid leaks or levels.
- 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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Access for maintenance
The engine, the transmission and filters are located under the cabin floor (fig.1). To access them,
you have to procede as following:
- With the operator at the operator seat, start the machine and tilt the mast fully forwards.
- Open the glove compartment located under the arm rest at the right of the operator seat.
- Pull the control located at the back side of this compartment (fig.2) to unblock the latch of the
cabin, then lift and tilt it forward.
- Insert the safety prop in the position shown in the pictures 3 and 4.
-CAB SAFETY PROP STOWED AWAY(Fig.3)
-CAB SAFETY PROP LOWERED INTO POSITION (Fig.4)