Forklifts are vehicles normally found within warehouses, factories and different work sites where it is necessary to move heavy materials from one location to another. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts can carry loads which weigh between one to five tons. Several models can be utilized to carry shipping containers and loads that are much heavier.
The tires of a forklift must be checked and maintained frequently. The kinds of tires on various forklifts differ according to factors like frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Every driver of a forklift should have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must regularly inspect the tires. Watch for indications of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it needs to 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.
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 just have one jack, lower the forklift, and 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 tire that is damaged will have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.