Forklifts are vehicles normally found in warehouses, factories and other work locations 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 that hydraulically raises and lowers the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Various types can be used to carry shipping containers and loads which are a lot heavier.
Forklift tires must 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. Every driver of a forklift should have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must frequently inspect the tires. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it should be replaced.
When you purchase tires, be sure you buy the correct kind - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
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.
You can utilize the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. 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, and afterward reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair could be performed by a repair company. If the tire is extremely big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire that is damaged will have to be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.