Regular forklift maintenance involves checking tires and replacing damaged or worn tires. Various types of forklifts are designed to be utilized with specific types of tires: polyurethane, solid or pneumatic. Tire types differ depending on things like for instance ground surfaces, frequency and duration of use and the weight of the load. To be able to change a forklift tire you will need the following tools: forklift jack, tire press and spare tires. Replacing your forklift tires periodically is vital to help prolong the machine's lifespan.
1 Thoroughly check the tires for indications of damage and wear. Make certain that the kind of tire on the forklift is the right kind. If the wear on the tire is over 40 percent, the tire should be replaced.
2 Purchase replacement tires.
3 Position the jack underneath the tire and lift the forklift to a height which allows you to take out the tire easily.
4 Remove the old tire by using the tire press to separate the rim from the tire. Replace the tire with the new one and secure firmly. Lower the forklift, then move the jack to the next tire and do the same thing with the other damaged tire.
5 A local repair company could repair a damaged tire on site. If this is your first call, the repair company may provide an estimate fro free. If the tires are very large, you will require a stationary tire press. In that case, you will have to remove the tire and bring it to a repair shop.
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