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AUSA CH 130, CH 130 4×4, CH 150, CH 150 4×4 User Manual

If you run a shop that handles telescopic handlers or rough-terrain forklifts, you already know the mess that comes with aftermarket documentation. One wrong fluid capacity or a mislabeled hydraulic circuit and you are chasing leaks for half a shift. I have seen techs pull a transmission out of a CH 150 because a third-party manual had the pressure specs wrong. That is time you never get back. The AUSA CH 130, CH 130 4×4, CH 150, CH 150 4×4 User Manual is the OEM document – 63 pages of factory data straight from AUSA. No translation errors, no generic illustrations. This is what the engineers put in the glove box.

Before you touch a wrench, read the safety section starting on page 12. AUSA spells out exactly what happens if you bypass the parking brake interlock or lift a load without the outriggers set. Page 12 is not optional reading – I have seen the aftermath of a forklift tip-over. That page alone is worth the price of the manual.

Identificación de los componentes – Know What You’re Working On

Page 6 gives you a component identification diagram. If you are new to the CH 130 or CH 150 platform, you need to locate the hydraulic control block, the steering cylinder, and the lift cylinder before you start any work. The manual labels every major part with the factory part numbering system. That means when you call your AUSA dealer for a replacement seal, you can give them the exact number from the manual, not some cross-reference that may be wrong.

Capacidades and Grease Points – Critical Numbers on Page 28

Fluid capacities are on page 28. The CH 130 4×4 takes a different amount of hydraulic oil than the standard CH 130. Overfill the reservoir and you foam the oil. Underfill and you starve the pump. The manual lists capacities for engine oil, coolant, hydraulic system, and transmission. Also on page 29: lubrication points. The CH 150 has nine grease fittings that need attention every 50 hours. Miss one and you wear out a kingpin. The manual tells you which grease to use (NLGI 2) and where each fitting lives.

Hydraulic and Electrical Circuits – Diagrams You Can Trust

Pages 30 through 33 cover the hydraulic circuits. The standard layout, the lateral shift option, and the 4×4 applications for both the CH 130 and CH 150. If you have a machine with the 4×4 option, you need page 32 (CH 130) or page 33 (CH 150) – the flow paths differ because the front axle drive motor taps into the system at a different port. The electrical schematic on page 34 is where aftermarket manuals usually screw up. AUSA shows wire colors, connector pinouts, and fuse locations. I have used it to trace a no-start condition on a CH 130 in under twenty minutes.

Related manuals for broader coverage: AUSA CH 200 CH 250 User Manual and AUSA CH-130 CH-130 4×4 CH-150 CH-150 4×4 Operators Manual. If you also work on the D series dumpers, check the AUSA D 201 RH, RHS, RHG, RHGS Operators Manual | OEM.

Audience Fit – Who Needs This Manual

This manual is for the mechanic who has to keep a fleet of AUSA forklifts running without factory support. DIY owners who bought a used CH 150 and want to do their own oil changes and filter swaps will find the maintenance schedule on page 61. Workshop owners who train new techs will use the safety and control descriptions on pages 17-19. Beginners should start with the intended use section on page 5 and then move to the controls. Do not skip the troubleshooting chart on page 62 – it lists seven common faults (engine won’t start, hydraulics weak, steering heavy) with the corrective actions. That chart has saved me from pulling a pump that was only suffering from a clogged suction strainer.

Source Validity – OEM vs Aftermarket

Aftermarket user manuals often reprint diagrams from earlier models without verifying differences between the CH 130 and CH 150. The 4×4 hydraulic circuit on the CH 150 uses a different relief valve setting than the standard CH 150. Only the AUSA factory document catches that. This manual is the original PDF file from AUSA – no reprints, no third-party recompilation. The page numbering matches the original, and the part numbers are current as of the publication date. If you need to order a replacement steering cylinder seal, the manual gives you the AUSA part number. That alone eliminates the “let me cross-reference this” delay.

How to Use the Maintenance Schedule and Technical Specs (Page 61)

Page 61 lists the maintenance intervals in operating hours. Every 10 hours: check engine oil, hydraulic oil level, tire pressure. Every 50 hours: grease all points, inspect hydraulic hoses. Every 250 hours: change engine oil and filter, replace fuel filter. Every 500 hours: change hydraulic oil and filter, check brake fluid. The technical characteristics table on the same page gives you the machine weight, travel speed, lift capacity, and turning radius. That data is critical when you are diagnosing a performance issue. If the CH 130 4×4 is lifting slower than spec, you compare actual cycle time to the factory lift speed. No guesswork.

External reference on transmissions: see Manual Transmission for background on gearbox operation, but for AUSA-specific torque converter data, stick to this manual. Also, for general forklift safety, the Manual Transmission concept applies – always block the mast before working underneath.

Does this manual cover the CH 130 4×4 and CH 150 4×4 in detail?

Yes.

What about troubleshooting electrical problems – does it give wire colors?

Page 34 is the full electrical circuit diagram with wire colors and connector pin assignments. The troubleshooting table on page 62 also lists electrical faults like “no power to the control panel” and gives the specific fuse to check first. I have used it to fix a dead instrument cluster on a CH 130 4×4 – the problem was a corroded ground at pin 3 of the main harness. The manual showed me exactly where to look. No schematic guessing.

You need the factory data on your bench – not a thumbnail screenshot from a forum. Access the Factory Manual, print the hydraulic diagram for the CH 150 4×4, and keep it in the cab. That is how you keep these machines running without losing billable hours to bad information.