The type of vehicle usually found in warehouses, factories and various work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is required is called a forklift. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lowers and lifts the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts are capable of lifting loads between one and five tons in weight. Some models could be utilized to carry shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift must be checked and maintained frequently. The kinds of tires on various forklifts differ according to factors such as frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Each and every driver of a forklift should have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should regularly 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 buying tires, make sure that you are buying the right type - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
When you need to replace the tires, the forklift jack must be positioned under the tire. You can easily change the tires if you raise the forklift high enough.
To remove the damaged tire, pull the tire from the rim using 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, and 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 in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire which is damaged must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.