Most of the time, businesses would spend lots of money to purchase their lift trucks. It is important, therefore to take good care of your machinery to protect your investment into the long run. It is really a great idea to know the procedures which are carried out in the maintenance and care of this piece of equipment.
By starting up the forklift and listening carefully how it runs is one of the best ways to tell how good the engine is working. For instance, if there are any misses or knocks, the machinery is defective and this must raise several issues. In addition listen closely for any squealing noise which come from the belts since these sounds would provide you with a lot of information.
When doing maintenance, some of the main parts you will need to pay attention to comprise the horn, safety warning devices, the lights, the gauges and the overhead guard. Any faulty components or burnt out light bulbs must be replaced as soon as they are noticed. It is also essential to check the wiring.
When the above parts have been checked thoroughly, proceed to the battery compartment in order to see if the terminals are clean. If the terminals are not clean, be sure to clean them well. Each and every cell of the battery should be inspected so as to make sure that the fill level is topped up to the regulated amount.
An oil change is the next step to drain all the oil out of the equipment and then change the filters. The transmission filter, fuel filters and the hydraulic filter have to be regularly replaced. Before fitting them, be sure to write the date on the new filters by using a permanent marker to be able to keep track.
When the oil change is finished and the filters have been replaced, a visual inspection of the drive axle has to be done. If there is a grease fitting on the axle make sure to apply some grease. Inspect the belts on the engine for any cracks or frays. If you find any, fix the problem accordingly. Then, check each and every other part of the machinery including the wheels. If any kind of fault or problem is detected, be sure to deal with it immediately so as to make sure the machine is running at its safest and optimum levels.