The type of vehicle usually found inside warehouses, factories and other work sites where moving heavy materials from one location to another is required is known as a forklift. The mast is the mechanism located on the front of the forklift that hydraulically lowers and raises the load. The "cat" is the protected area where the driver of the forklift sits.
Forklifts are capable of carrying loads between one and five tons in weight. Several kinds can be used to raise shipping containers and much heavier loads.
Forklift tires must be checked and maintained regularly. The types of tires on different forklifts differ according to factors such as load weights, ground surfaces and frequency of use. Each and every operator of a forklift must have access to a forklift jack, tire press and replacement tires.
Tire Maintenance Instructions
You must regularly check the tires. Watch for signs of wear and damage to the tires. If the wear on the tire exceeds 40%, it needs to be replaced.
When buying tires, make sure that you are buying the right 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.
You can utilize the tire press to pull the tire from the rim and remove the damaged tire. Install the new tire and secure it well. 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.
On-site tire repair can be performed by a repair company. If the tire is extremely large for both in-house and mobile tire presses, the damaged tire must be transported to a shop which has a stationary tire press.