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Inspect a Forklift
There are over ten thousand workplace injuries related to fork lifts occur every year, based on HRSDC and OSHA report. A lot of these accidents are caused by driver error. Lack of appropriate equipment check and maintenance results in many others. Forklift maintenance and operation is not just the cause of personal injuries, but also of property damage. Forklifts can damage sprinklers, building structures and overhead pipes, and other machines when incorrectly used. The following day by day inspections must be done in order to lessen the possibility of forklift mishaps.
Prior to inspecting various fluid levels turn off the engine. Inspect these fluids: fuel, engine oil, hydraulic oil, brake fluid and coolant. The tires also have to be inspected for indications of wear and tear. Check the air pressure in the tires. Check the condition of the forks. The load backrest need to be attached firmly. Do a visual inspection of the top-clip retaining pin and heel. Afterward perform an inspection of the hydraulic hoses, mast chains, stops and cables. Make sure that the finger and overhead guards are firmly attached.
The LP fueled forklift has propane tanks that have to be checked for rust, corrosion or damage. The battery's electrolyte levels and charge need to be tested every so often. Seat belts have to be checked for wear and tear. Check to make sure the owner's instruction manual is kept on-board the forklift inside a storage compartment. Test the seat belt to make sure the latches are secure. Check the hood latch to ensure it is functioning as it should.
To make sure there are no unusual engine sounds, start the engine up and listen for any irregularities. If there are, investigate immediately. Check the steering controls and the accelerator. The service brake and the parking break should be working properly.
To ensure proper functioning in both forward and reverse, the drive control and tilt control should be inspected. The functioning of the lowering control, the hoist and attachment control requires periodic checking. Test the horn and lights. After that check the wipers, heater and defroster to make certain they are functioning smoothly. Inspect every gauge to ascertain that it is reading within functional limits.
How to Replace Forklift Tires
Forklift maintenance includes regularly checking the tires. This also includes replacing worn or damaged tires. Various kinds of forklifts are designed to be utilized with specific kinds of tires: solid, pneumatic or polyurethane. Tire kinds differ depending on factors like frequency and duration of use, load weight and ground surfaces. In order to change a forklift tire you will need the following tools: forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires. Replacing your forklift tires periodically is necessary to help prolong the life of the machine.
Instructions
1 Methodically inspect the tires for indications of wear and damage. Make certain that the type of tire on the forklift is the right kind. If the wear on the tire is over forty percent, the tire needs to be replaced.
2 Purchase spare tires.
3 Position the jack under the tire and lift the forklift to a height which enables you to take out the tire easily.
4 To be able to separate the rim from the tire, use the tire press and take out the old tire. Replace the tire with the new one and tightly secure. Lower the forklift, then move the jack to the next damaged tire and do the same thing.
5 A local repair company could repair a damaged tire on site. If this is your first call, the repair company can provide an estimate fro free. If the tires are really large, you would require a stationary tire press. In that case, you will need to take out the tire and bring it to a repair shop.
