The type of vehicle usually found inside warehouses, factories and different work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is referred to as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift which hydraulically lifts and lowers the load. The "cat" is the area which is protected where the operator of the forklift sits.
Forklifts could lift loads which weigh between one to five tons. Several types can be used to lift shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift should be inspected and maintained regularly. The kinds of tires on various forklifts differ based on factors like load weights, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Each and every operator of a forklift must have access to tire press, replacement tires and a forklift jack.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Perform tire inspections regularly. Watch for indications of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it should be replaced.
When purchasing tires, make sure that you are purchasing the correct kind - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and raise the forklift high enough that you can change the tires easily.
You could use 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 only have 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 in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire that is damaged must be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.