The type of vehicle normally found within factories, warehouses and various 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 raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the driver of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Some types could be utilized to raise shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires should be checked and maintained regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts vary according to factors such as ground surfaces, frequency of use and weight of the loads. Each and every forklift operator must have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should frequently check the tires. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it must be replaced.
When buying tires, make certain that you are buying the right type - polyurethane, solid or pneumatic.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and lift the forklift high enough that you can change the tires easily.
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, and then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair can be performed by a repair company. If the tire is extremely large for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the tire that is damaged must be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.