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 located on the front of the forklift that hydraulically lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts can carry loads that weigh between one to five tons. Several models could be utilized to raise shipping containers and loads that are a lot heavier.
The tires of a forklift should be inspected and maintained regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts vary based on factors like ground surfaces, frequency of use and load weights. Every forklift driver should have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should frequently check the tires. Watch for signs of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it needs to be replaced.
When you buy 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 raise the forklift high enough.
To remove the damaged tire, pull the tire from the rim using the tire press. Install the new tire and secure it well. If you are changing more than one tire and you have only one jack, lower the forklift, and after that reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company can offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is too large for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire which is damaged will have to be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.