To be able to avoid forklift abuse wherever possible, counterbalance lift truck operators are encouraged to take the following actions to keep the machinery working as safe as possible and to make sure that the driver remains safe.
Tires: When tires are worn badly or missing chunks, they must be replaced. Tires that are in bad shape can cause jarring impacts to the driver, the axle components, to the wheel parts and to the load itself. Challenging operations require utilizing correct types of tires for maximum performance of the forklift truck. In order to be certain that your machine has the correct kind of tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Driving a forklift with worn tires can add to the premature wearing of the bottom of the forks. This can really jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, that could lead to a potentially dangerous work environment. Being sure to complete routine fork inspections by in-house maintenance technicians and by operators has to happen regularly in order to make certain that your equipment is operating at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is an issue that is caused by drivers who ride the inching pedal. In order to avoid major component failure and breakdown, the inching pedal should ideally just be engaged when you want to apply the brakes while revving the engine and when you are approaching a rack. When the engine is revving, the hydraulics are allowed to work at full speed. When the hydraulics are not being used, the brake pedal is used for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Lift trucks would ultimately encounter numerous impacts with their surroundings and environment when operating at high speeds. Possible impacts could include the wheels, forks, tires, backrests and attachments. Following which operators drive which units by assigning equipment to a driver can help track who is accountable for the abuse to the machine. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as options on your lift truck could help you to greatly lessen impact damage.
Training: Regular training and ongoing training is key to make certain that your machinery is correctly maintained. Users of the machines need to be on board with good maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are trained correctly and know how to perform the required daily checks so they could correctly operate the machine before utilizing it.