The kind of vehicle usually found within warehouses, factories and other work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is referred to as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift that hydraulically raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Various types can be utilized to lift shipping containers and loads which are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires should be checked and maintained regularly. The types of tires on various forklifts vary based on factors like frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Each and every forklift driver should have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should frequently inspect the tires. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it has to be replaced.
When purchasing tires, ensure that you are buying the correct type - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and lift the forklift high enough that you can easily change the tires.
To remove the damaged tire, pull the tire from the rim using the tire press. Install the new tire and secure it properly. If you are changing more than one tire and you only have one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair could be performed by a repair company. If the tire is too big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the damaged tire must be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.