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In order to help avoid the requirement for expensive forklift repairs, it is suggested to inspect the front end of your forklift regularly as part of your pre-shift and even daily examination. By catching any problems in advance or as they occur, you could also help prevent damage to any loads too. The following includes a few of the common guidelines on what specific stuff to check during regular inspections of your material handling fleet.



Forks

Frequently inspecting the forks is vital because if these are worn out or cracked, they might fail without warning. Any type of fork damage means that your lift truck will have to instantly be removed from service until it is safe and repaired once more. Visually inspect your forks for any visible signs of wear or damage. If the cracks run deeper than on the surface, replace them. Any wear on the forks beyond 10 percent is another indication that you must replace the forks.



Mast

Ideally, the mast should tilt forward and back and be able to smoothly move down and up. If you find that the sliding surfaces are binding, you may need to grease the mast strip sliding surfaces as well as their fittings. On the inner mast there is a fitting located on each side. The lift bracket side rollers are a different lubrication point and there is also one on each side roller. When the lubricating has been done, tilt it backward and forward and also raise and lower the mast several times in order to ensure that the lubricant is worked into the fittings correctly.



Tilt Cylinders

Uncontrolled mast movement could be a result of oil leakage; hence, your inspection should involve checking for oil leaks and for damage. Whether the leaks are external or are located inside of the cylinder, the end result could be loss of fluid and cylinder drift. If there are any signs of leaks or damage, you might have to replace just the seals or the entire cylinder assembly.



Chains

The mast chains have to be checked to see if they are being stretched beyond their acceptable limits. In addition, check the chain wear guage or check the chains for signs of damage. If wear is present beyond 2 percent, replace the chain. Also replace it if the chain appears rusted or kinked. Both the chain rollers and the sheave bearings must also be inspected for signs of wear.



The mast lift chain will normally wear at the pin-to-link connections. You can experience chain failure if you notice wear. This could end up damaging the product or front end parts. If you need help determining what precisely to inspect on your lift trucks or if you do not have time on hand to carry out regular fleet inspections, just call your local lift truck dealer. Their trained service technicians would help your perform planned maintenance or PM checks based on your application needs and scheduling.

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