7 Forklift Maintenance Tips You Can’t Ignore
When buying a new or used forklift, the goal is always to extend the life of the machine without costly repairs. To do this, frequent inspections are necessary to make sure everything is working properly. If you don't, you could end up with a neglected machine that often malfunctions resulting in expensive repair costs. While there are many ways to maintain your forklift, here are the top 7 tips we recommend for all forklift owners. 1. Inspect your vehicle daily While this may seem like an obvious suggestion, we cannot stress enough how important it is to have your forklift inspected daily. Did you know that a daily inspection before use is actually an OSHA requirement? If you inspect your forklift before use each day, you can avoid operational disruptions by resolving any problems before they occur. We recommend using a standard checklist when inspecting your forklift. OSHA provides everything you need to pay attention, including: tire pressure Pipe fluid level brake forks and ove...