Forklifts are vehicles usually found inside factories, warehouses 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 which hydraulically lowers and lifts the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the forklift operator sits.
Forklifts could lift loads which weigh between one to five tons. Various models can be used to lift shipping containers and loads that are much heavier.
The tires of a forklift must be checked and maintained frequently. The types of tires on different forklifts vary according to factors such as ground surfaces, frequency of use and load weights. Every forklift operator should have access to replacement tires, a forklift jack and tire press.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You should regularly inspect 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 purchase tires, be sure you purchase the correct kind - solid, pneumatic or polyurethane.
When the tire needs replacing, position the forklift jack under the tire and raise the forklift high enough that you could easily change the tires.
You can use the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. Install the new tire and secure it properly. If you are changing more than one tire and you only have one jack, lower the forklift, and afterward reposition the jack at the next tire.
On-site tire repair could be performed by a repair company. If the tire is too big for both mobile and in-house tire presses, the damaged tire will have to be transported to a shop that has a stationary tire press.