The kind of vehicle normally found in factories, warehouses and different work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is known as 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 that is protected where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts could lift loads that weigh between one to five tons. Various models can be used to lift shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift must be checked and maintained frequently. The types of tires on various forklifts vary according to factors such as ground surfaces, frequency of use and load weights. Each and every driver of a forklift should have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Perform tire inspections regularly. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it should be replaced.
When you buy tires, be sure you purchase the right kind - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and raise the forklift high enough that you could 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 have just one jack, lower the forklift, and after that reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company could provide on-site tire repair. If the tire is too large for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire should be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.