The kind of vehicle normally found inside factories, warehouses and other work locations where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is called a forklift. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift that hydraulically lifts and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area which is protected where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Various models can 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 kinds of tires on various forklifts vary based on factors such as frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Each and 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 damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it should be replaced.
When purchasing tires, make certain that you are buying the right type - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and lift 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 just have one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair can be performed by a repair company. If the tire is too big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire that is damaged will have to be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.