The kind of vehicle normally found within warehouses, factories and other work locations where moving heavy materials from one location to another is necessary is called a forklift. The mast is the mechanism situated on the front of the forklift that hydraulically lowers and lifts the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the forklift driver sits.
Forklifts could carry loads which weigh between one to five tons. Some models could be used to lift shipping containers and loads that are much heavier.
Forklift tires should be maintained and checked regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts differ according to factors such as frequency of use, load weights and ground surfaces. Every driver of a forklift should have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
Perform tire inspections on a regular basis. Watch for indications of damage and wear to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40 percent, it needs to be replaced.
When purchasing tires, make certain that you are purchasing 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 easily change the tires.
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 only one jack, lower the forklift, then reposition the jack at the next tire.
A repair company can offer on-site tire repair. If the tire is extremely large 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.