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In order to help prevent the need for costly lift truck repairs, it is recommended to inspect the front end of your forklift frequently as part of your daily and even pre-shift examination. By catching any problems ahead of time or as they occur, you can also help prevent damage to any type of cargo as well. The following includes a few of the general guidelines on what particular stuff to check during frequent inspections of your material handling fleet.



Forks

It is essential to regularly inspect the forks because if they are worn out or cracked, they could probably fail without warning. Any kind of fork damage means that your forklift must immediately be removed from service until it is safe and repaired once again. Visually check your forks for any visible signs of damage or wear. If the cracks run deeper than on the surface, replace them. Any wear on the forks beyond 10 percent is one more indication that you must replace the forks.



Mast

The mast should ideally tilt forward and backward while being able to move down and up. You might have to grease the mast strip sliding surfaces and fittings if you find that the sliding surfaces are binding. On the inner mast there is a fitting located on every side. The lift bracket side rollers are another lubrication point and there is also one on each side roller. Once the lubricating has been done, raise and lower the mast and also tilt it forward and backward several times in order to guarantee that the lubricant is worked correctly into the fittings.



Tilt Cylinders

Your daily check needs to involve the checking for oil leaks and damage as an uncontrolled mast movement could be caused by oil leakage. Whether the leaks are located inside of the cylinder or are external, the end result could be loss of fluid and cylinder drift. If there are any indications of leaks or damage, you may have to replace just the seals or the whole cylinder assembly.



Chains

Inspect and make sure that the mast chains are not stretching beyond their acceptable limits. Also be certain to check the chains for signs of wear or damage utilizing a chain wear gauge. If there is wear beyond 2 percent, replace the chain. Also replace it if the chain seems rusted or kinked. The sheave bearings and the chain rollers also have to be checked for indications of wear.



Usually, mast lift chains wear at the pin-to-link connections. If you notice wear, you could experience chain failure. This could end up damaging the product or front end components. If you need help determining what exactly to inspect on your lift trucks or if you do not have time on hand to perform frequent fleet inspections, simply contact your local forklift dealer. Their skilled service technicians will help your perform PM or planned maintenance checks according to your application requirements and scheduling.

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