The kind of vehicle normally found inside warehouses, factories and other work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is required is called a forklift. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the area which is protected where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts can lift loads which weigh between one to five tons. Several types could be utilized to carry shipping containers and loads that are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires must be maintained and checked regularly. The kinds of tires on different forklifts vary based on factors like frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Every forklift driver must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Perform tire inspections on a regular basis. Watch for signs of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it must be replaced.
When buying tires, make sure that you are purchasing the right type - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
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 utilizing the tire press. Install the new tire and properly secure it. If you are changing more than one tire and you just have one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair can be performed by a repair company. If the tire is too big for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.