The type of vehicle usually found in warehouses, factories and other work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is known as 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 could lift loads which weigh between one to five tons. Several kinds could be used to raise shipping containers and loads that are a lot heavier.
The tires of a forklift should be checked and maintained regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts vary based on factors such as ground surfaces, frequency of use and weight of the loads. Each and every operator of a forklift must have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must regularly check the tires. Watch for signs of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it must be replaced.
When you buy tires, be sure you buy the correct kind - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When you have to replace the tires, the forklift jack should be positioned under the tire. You could easily change the tires if you lift 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 have just one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company could offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is too large for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire should be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.