To ensure that the driver of the lift truck remains safe and to prevent forklift abuse wherever possible, the counterbalance forklift operator is encouraged to take these following actions to keep the machine running optimally.
Tires: Tires must be replaced when they are missing chunks or are worn badly. If the tire is in rough shape, they can cause sharp jarring impacts to the operator, the axle parts, to the wheel components, and to the load itself. Challenging operations involve using correct types of tires for utmost functioning of the forklift truck. So as to be certain that your machine has the correct tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Furthermore, driving a lift truck with badly worn tires can also cause premature wear on the bottom of the forks. This can really jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, which can result in a potentially dangerous work environment. Being sure to perform routine fork checks by operators and by in-house maintenance technicians has to happen regularly in order to make sure that your equipment is working at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is a problem which is caused by drivers who ride the inching pedal. In order to prevent major component breakdown and failure, the inching pedal must ideally just be engaged when you want to apply the brakes while revving the engine and when you are approaching a rack. When the engine is revving, the hydraulics are allowed to work at full speed. When the hydraulics are not being used, the brake pedal is used for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Lift trucks will ultimately encounter numerous impacts with their surroundings and environment when driving at high speeds. Possible impacts may include the wheels, forks, tires, backrests and attachments. Following what operators drive which models by assigning equipment to an operator could help track who is responsible for the abuse to the machinery. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as options on your forklift truck can help you to really decrease impact damage.
Training: Ongoing training and regular training is important to make sure that your machinery is correctly maintained. Users of the equipment need to be on board with proper maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are correctly taught and know how to perform the required daily checks so they could correctly operate the machine prior to using it.