Forklift maintenance involves regularly checking the tires. This also includes replacing damaged or worn tires. Different kinds of forklifts are designed to be utilized with specific kinds of tires: solid, pneumatic or polyurethane. Tire types differ depending on things such as ground surfaces, frequency and duration of use and the weight of the load. To be able to change a forklift tire you would require the following tools: tire press, replacement tires and forklift jack. Replacing your forklift tires periodically is vital to help prolong the machine's lifespan.
1 Thoroughly check the tires for signs of wear and damage. Make sure that the kind of tire on the forklift is the right kind. If the wear on the tire is over 40 percent, the tire must be replaced.
2 You should purchase spare or replacement tires.
3 After you have positioned the jack underneath the tire, slowly lift the forklift high enough which will enable you to easily remove the tires.
4 Remove the old tire by utilizing the tire press to separate the tire from the rim. Replace the tire with the new one and secure tightly. Lower the forklift, and then move the jack to the next damaged tire and do the same thing.
5 A damaged tire can be repaired on site by a local repair company. If this is your first call, the repair company could provide a free estimate. If the tires are very big, you would need a stationary tire press. In that case, you should remove the tire and bring it to a repair shop.
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