Most of the time, businesses would spend a lot of money to purchase their forklifts. It is important, therefore to take proper care of your equipment to protect your investment into the long run. It is really a good idea to know the procedures which are carried out in maintaining and taking care of this 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 running. For instance, if there are any misses or knocks, the machinery is defective and this must raise some concerns. Also listen closely for any squealing noise that come from the belts since these sounds would provide you with a lot of information.
When doing maintenance, some of the main components you would need to pay attention to comprise the safety warning devices, horn, gauges, the overhead guard and the lights. Any burnt out light bulbs or faulty parts have to be replaced as soon as they are noticed. It is also essential to inspect the wiring.
The battery compartment terminals should be cleaned after the above components have been checked thoroughly. If the terminals are not clean, be sure to clean them properly. Each and every battery cell 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 machinery and then change the filters. The transmission filter, fuel filters and the hydraulic filter should be regularly replaced. Prior to fitting them, be sure to write the date on the new filters by utilizing a permanent marker to be able to keep track.
Once the oil change has been carried out and new filters have been fitted, visually inspect the drive axle from underneath the machine. Be certain to grease the axle if there is any grease fitting. Inspect the belts on the engine for any frays or cracks. If you find any, fix the issue accordingly. After that, inspect each and every other part of the machinery including the wheels. If any kind of issue or fault is detected, be sure to address it immediately so as to make sure the machine is working at its safest and optimum levels.