Forklifts are vehicles usually found inside factories, warehouses and various 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 lifts and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area that is protected where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Some models could be used to lift shipping containers and loads that are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires should be checked and maintained on a regular basis. The types of tires on different forklifts differ according to factors like ground surfaces, frequency of use and weight of the loads. Every operator of a forklift must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must frequently check the tires. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it must be replaced.
When buying tires, ensure that you are buying the right kind - 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 just one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair could 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 would have to be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.