The kind of vehicle usually found in factories, warehouses and other work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is known as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift that hydraulically lifts and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area which is protected where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Various types could be used to raise shipping containers and loads which are a lot heavier.
The tires of a forklift should be checked and maintained regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts differ according to factors like ground surfaces, frequency of use and weight of the loads. Each and every forklift operator must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must regularly inspect the tires. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it needs to be replaced.
When purchasing tires, make certain that you are buying 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 using the tire press. Install the new tire and secure it properly. If you are changing more than one tire and you have only one jack, lower the forklift, and afterward reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company can offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is extremely big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire which is damaged should be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.