Most of the time, businesses will spend lots of money to buy their lift trucks. It is important, therefore to take good care of your machinery to protect your investment into the long run. It is a good idea to know the procedures which are carried out in the maintenance and care of this piece of equipment.
Amongst the best ways to tell how good the engine is working is by starting the forklift up and listening carefully to see how it works. For instance, if there are any knocks or misses, the machine is faulty and this should raise several issues. Moreover listen carefully for any squealing noise that come from the belts as these sounds will provide you with a lot of information.
Some of the main components requiring attention during maintenance consist of the horn, safety warning devices, gauges, the overhead guard and the lights. Any faulty parts or burnt out light bulbs need to be replaced as soon as they are noticed. It is also imperative to check the wiring.
The battery compartment terminals should be cleaned when the above components have been inspected carefully. If the terminals are not clean, be sure to clean them well. Each battery cell should be checked in order 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 machine and after that change the filters. The hydraulic filter, the transmission filter and the fuel filters should 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.
Once the oil change has been completed and new filters have been fitted, visually check the drive axle from beneath the equipment. Be certain to grease the axle if there is any grease fitting. Inspect the engine belts for any frays or cracks. If you find any, fix the problem accordingly. After that, check every other component of the machine including the wheels. If any type of concern or fault is detected, be certain to deal with it immediately so as to make sure the machinery is working at its safest and optimum levels.