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It is suggested to frequently inspect the front end of your forklift as part of your daily or pre-shift examination, in order to help prevent costly lift truck repairs. By catching any problems as they happen or in advance, you could also help avoid damage to any type of cargo as well. The following includes several of the common guidelines on what particular things to inspect during regular inspections of your material handling fleet.

Forks
It is important to regularly inspect the forks because if they are cracked or worn out, they can potentially fail without warning. Any type of fork damage means that your lift truck must immediately be removed from service until it is safe and repaired once more. 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 another indication that you should replace the forks.

Mast
Ideally, the mast should tilt back and forward and be able to smoothly move down and up. If you find that the sliding surfaces are binding, you might have to grease the mast strip sliding surfaces as well as their fittings. 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 every side roller. When the lubricating has been done, tilt it forward and backward and also raise and lower the mast a few times in order to make certain that the lubricant is worked correctly into the fittings.

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

Chains
The mast chains have to be checked to see if they are being stretched beyond their acceptable limits. Additionally, inspect the chain wear guage or check the chains for indications of damage. If there is wear beyond 2 percent, replace the chain. Also replace it if the chain appears rusted or kinked. The chain rollers and the sheave bearings also need to be inspected for indications of wear.

The mast lift chain would typically wear at the pin-to-link connections. You could experience chain failure if you discover wear. This could end up damaging front end parts or even the product. If you need help determining what precisely to check on your forklifts or if you do not have time on hand to perform frequent fleet inspections, simply call your local lift truck dealer. Their skilled service technicians will help your perform PM or planned maintenance inspections based on your scheduling and application requirements.

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