To be able to avoid lift truck abuse wherever possible, counterbalance lift truck operators are encouraged to take the following measures to keep the machinery running in a safely manner and to make sure that the driver remains safe.
Tires: When tires are missing chunks or are worn badly, they should be replaced. Tires which are in terrible shape can cause jarring impacts to the operator, the axle components, to the wheel parts and to the load itself. Demanding applications require using proper tires for utmost performance of the forklift truck. In order to be certain that your equipment has the proper tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Operating a lift truck with worn tires can add to the premature wearing of the bottom of the forks. This could really jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, which could result in a potentially dangerous work setting. Being certain to carry out frequent fork inspections by in-house maintenance technicians and by operators has to happen regularly so as to make sure that your equipment is operating at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is an issue which is caused by drivers who ride the inching pedal. To be able to avoid major part breakdown and failure, the inching pedal should ideally only be engaged when you are approaching a rack and when you want to apply the brakes while revving the engine. When the engine is revving, the hydraulics could work at full speed. When the hydraulics are not being utilized, the brake pedal is used for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Whenever the unfortunate circumstance of a lift truck encountering an impact to surroundings and products at high travel speeds occurs, wheels, forks, tires, backrests and attachments all suffer. Following what operators drive which models by assigning equipment to a driver can help track who is accountable for the abuse to the machine. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as options on your lift truck can help you to really reduce impact damage.
Training: The key to making sure that your machinery is well maintained is regular and ongoing training. The equipment users need to be on board with proper maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are taught properly and know how to perform the necessary daily inspections so they can correctly operate the machinery before using it.