To ensure that the driver of the lift truck remains safe and to prevent forklift misuse wherever possible, the counterbalance lift truck driver is encouraged to take these following actions to keep the machine working optimally.
Tires: Whenever tires are worn badly or missing chunks, they must be replaced. Tires that are in terrible shape could cause jarring impacts to the driver, the axle components, to the wheel parts and to the load itself. Challenging applications involve utilizing proper types of tires for maximum functioning of the forklift truck. In order to be certain that your machine has the correct kind of tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Operating a forklift with worn tires could add to the premature wearing of the bottom of the forks. This can greatly jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, which can lead to a potentially dangerous working environment. Being sure to complete routine fork checks by operators and by in-house maintenance technicians has to happen regularly in order to make certain that your machinery is operating at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is a problem that is caused by operators who ride the inching pedal. In order to avoid major component breakdown and failure, the inching pedal must ideally only be engaged when you want to apply the brakes while revving the engine and when you are approaching a rack. When the engine is revving, the hydraulics can work at full speed. When the hydraulics are not being used, the brake pedal is utilized for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Lift trucks will ultimately encounter numerous impacts with their environment and surroundings when driving at high speeds. Possible impacts can include the wheels, forks, tires, backrests and attachments. Following what operators drive which models by assigning machines to an operator can help track who is accountable for the abuse to the machinery. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as alternatives on your forklift truck could help you to greatly decrease impact damage.
Training: The key to making certain that your machine is properly maintained is ongoing and regular training. The machines users have to be on board with proper maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are taught correctly and know how to carry out the required daily checks so they could correctly operate the machine prior to using it.