Forklifts are vehicles usually found within warehouses, factories and other 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 that hydraulically lowers and lifts the load. The "cat" is the area which is protected where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts could lift loads which weigh between one to five tons. Various types could be used to lift shipping containers and much heavier loads.
The tires of a forklift should be checked and maintained regularly. The types of tires on various forklifts vary according to factors like frequency of use, weight of the loads and ground surfaces. Each and every forklift operator must have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
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 must be replaced.
When you buy tires, be certain you purchase the correct kind - pneumatic, polyurethane or solid.
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 can 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.
A repair company can provide on-site tire repair. If the tire is too big for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the tire that is damaged should be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.