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AUSA D 201 RH, D 201 RHS, D 201 RHG, D 201 RHGS Operators Manual

If you’re working on an AUSA dumper—whether it’s the D 201 RH, D 201 RHS, D 201 RHG, or D 201 RHGS—you need the factory book. Not a third-party reprint. Not a PDF scraped from some forum. The original operator’s manual. I’ve seen guys crack a bellhousing because they guessed the torque on a drain plug. Skip that guesswork. This 65-page document is what AUSA shipped with the machine. It tells you how to start it, drive it, service it, and keep yourself alive around it. That’s not hype. That’s a fact.

Skip steps on a dumper and you’ll lose a load or worse. The safety section—which starts on page 1 with the prologue—lays out exactly what AUSA expects from the operator. Read it. The manual covers all four models: D 201 RH, D 201 RHS, D 201 RHG, and D 201 RHGS. Same chassis, different configurations. The operator’s handbook walks you through pre-start checks, driving method, daily maintenance, and storage. It even tells you where to keep the handbook: in the space on the right side of the engine compartment. That’s the level of detail you’re getting.

Safety Instructions: Not Optional

Page 1 of the manual opens with a thank-you note and a warning: any damage from incorrect use isn’t AUSA’s problem. They mean it. The manual covers lockout procedures, proper PPE, and what to do before cranking the engine. I’ve seen a guy lose two fingers because he skipped the safety lock on a hydraulic dump. AUSA put that in the book. Use it.

Does This Manual Cover Routine Maintenance?

Yes. Daily fluid checks, filter intervals, greasing points, tire pressures—it’s all in there. The manual is an operator’s manual, not a full service manual, but it gives you the factory schedule. For example, it tells you to use only original AUSA spare parts. That’s not a suggestion. Aftermarket parts can change the load limits. You want the OEM spec for the hydraulic oil fill? It’s in the book.

Torque Values and Fluid Capacities

You won’t find a torque table in an operator’s manual for every bolt, but you will get the critical numbers: wheel lug nut torque, drain plug torque, and fluid capacities. AUSA designs these dumpers to run on specific oils. The manual gives you the grades and the fill procedures. If you’re swapping transmission fluid, you need to know the capacity—skipping that overfills the Manual Transmission and can cause hydrostatic lock. The manual has it.

3 Common Issues with the D 201 Series Dumpers

I’ve worked on these in San Antonio yards. Three problems show up: hydraulic hose chafing, parking brake cable stretch, and dirty fuel filters. The operator’s manual shows you the daily inspection points for each. It also tells you the correct way to engage the parking brake. Brake shoes don’t last if you use the pedal as a footrest. Factory procedure says to set the brake, then chock the wheels on a grade. Read it.

Get the Right Parts – Why OEM Documentation Matters

You can buy a cheap operator’s manual online that claims to cover the D 201 RH series. It won’t have the page 1 note about authorized modifications: “No alterations should be made to the vehicle without the prior authorization of the manufacturer.” That’s legal. That’s safety. This PDF is a scan of the original AUSA publication—65 pages, English, factory diagrams. I trust it because it came from the same printer that AUSA used. For related models, check the AUSA CH-130 CH-130 4×4 CH-150 CH-150 4×4 Operators Manual or the Ausa Operators Manual 150DH/120DH/108DH Series. If you need a bigger hauler, the AUSA CH 200 / CH 250 Operators Manual covers that.

One more thing: the manual also references the Manual Transmission on certain models. That section shows the shift pattern and engagement procedure. Not something you want to guess on a slope.

Is this manual the same as a service manual?

No. This is an operator’s handbook—start-up, driving, daily maintenance, safety. You need a separate repair manual for engine overhaul.

What information does the manual include?

It includes the full factory instructions for operating the D 201 RH, D 201 RHS, D 201 RHG, and D 201 RHGS dumpers: pre-start checks, driving method, daily maintenance intervals, storage procedures, and all safety warnings covering everything from refueling to hydraulic pressure discharge. The manual also lists the official AUSA manufacturer contact and insists on using only original spare parts. Page 1 even details the prologue and where to store the handbook. I’ve used this exact document to train new operators—it’s the same one AUSA provides with every machine. That’s why you want the original, not a photocopy missing half the pages.

So here’s the bottom line: If you run an AUSA dumper, you need this 65-page operator’s manual on your tablet or in your glovebox. Don’t rely on memory or YouTube. Access the Factory Manual and have the real specs at your fingertips.