Forklifts are vehicles usually found inside warehouses, factories and various work locations where it is necessary to move heavy materials from one location to another. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts could carry loads which weigh between one to five tons. Some kinds can be used to carry shipping containers and loads that are much heavier.
The tires of a forklift should be checked and maintained frequently. The kinds of tires on different forklifts differ according to factors like ground surfaces, frequency of use and load weights. Each and every operator of a forklift must have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Carry out tire inspections regularly. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it must be replaced.
When you purchase tires, be certain you purchase the right kind - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
When you have to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You could easily change the tires if you lift the forklift high enough.
In order 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 have only one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company could offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is extremely big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire which is damaged must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.