Periodic servicing and maintenance of forklifts is important to keep them in good working condition. Key tasks include:
1. Inspecting components regularly and replacing parts according to schedule, using only genuine parts and fluids.
2. Checking hydraulic oil levels, brakes, meters and lights during startup.
3. Properly charging batteries according to manuals when voltage drops below a threshold.
4. Following maintenance schedules that include replacing gear oil, greasing components, cleaning filters and hoses, and checking motors and brushes periodically. Only trained servicemen should perform maintenance.
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MAINTENANCE fORKLIFT 2
Periodic servicing and maintenance of forklifts is important to keep them in good working condition. Key tasks include:
1. Inspecting components regularly and replacing parts according to schedule, using only genuine parts and fluids.
2. Checking hydraulic oil levels, brakes, meters and lights during startup.
3. Properly charging batteries according to manuals when voltage drops below a threshold.
4. Following maintenance schedules that include replacing gear oil, greasing components, cleaning filters and hoses, and checking motors and brushes periodically. Only trained servicemen should perform maintenance.
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Periodic Servicing
1.1 Essentials of servicing
a. Periodic inspections and servicing can make the forklift truck in good condition. Some critical components must be replaced according to demands. b. Use genuine parts only. Use genuine or recommended oil only. c. If any damage "or fault is found, the matter should be reported to the employee. Do not operate the truck until the truck has been repaired completely. d. Only trained and authorized serviceman shall be permitted to service the truck. 1.2 Caution for starting a. The amount of hydraulic oil: The oil level should be at the middle position between the upper and lower scale marks of oil level meter. b. Check if any leak or damage found on the piping joints, pumps and valves. c. Check the traveling brakes: The free travel of brake pedal is 40mm, the clearance between the front floor and the pedal should be bigger than 20 m. d. Check the parking brake: The unload truck can park on the 20% grade ramp, when the parking lever is pulled to the bottom. e. Check the meters, lights, switches and electric wirings to see if they are properly in operation or not. 1.3 Charging the battery a. Please refer to Operation & Service Manual of Battery about the initial charging and normal charging of the battery. b. When the voltage of the battery reduces to 41V or the voltage of each cell drops below 1.7V, the battery capacity warner flushes, charge the battery or replace a full charged battery. c. Measure the special gravity, level and temperature of the electrolyte. d. After a battery is used, it should be charged immediately. In the use of the batteries, you should try to prevent them from over discharging or being over charged. Either way will affect their span of service time and functions. Refer to Operation & Service Manual of Battery about charging method and maintenance.
1.4 Recommended oil
Name Brand or code Quantity Domestic Overseas Hydraulic oil N32# or N46# ISOVG30 · 25L
Gear oil 85W/90 SAE85W/90 4.4L
Brake fluid DOT3 Compound brake fluid 1.5L
Lubricant grease 3# Lithium base grease (drop point 170) JISK2220/2#
2. Maintenance of Electric Forklift Truck During operating the forklift truck, it is necessary to operate carefully and adjust timely, service and maintenance to make the forklift truck keep in good condition. (1) Replace gear oil in the differential and reducer after the new truck working for 100 hours. (2) Readjust the clearance of the driving and driven gear in the reducer after new truck working for 100 hours. (3) Maintain the motor, electric controller and battery according to their manuals. (4) Check all plugs once a month. (5) Don’t wash the truck with a water syringe. Outdoor using the truck in rainy day is forbidden. (6) Clean the dust of photoelectric coupler of the hydraulic motor switch. (7) Clean and dry the surface of the battery and often remove dust. (8) Periodic maintenance must be done according to the following list after using the forklift truck.
No. Item Contents Period (hrs) Remarks
1. Bearing, Steer wheel Replace Grease 1000 2. Bearing, drive wheel Replace Grease 1000 3. Steering link lever Replace Grease 1000 4. Parking brake lever Add grease 200 5. Pin, tilting cylinder Add grease 200 6. Drive axle Replace gear oil 2400 7. Braking oil Add Whenever necessary 8. Pin, tilting cylinder Add lubricating oil 400 9. King pin of knuckle Replace grease 1000 10. Hydraulic tan and filter Clean 1000 11. Hydraulic oil Replace 1000 12. Lift chain Replace 3000 If damaged, replace it 13. H.P.hose Replace 3000 14. Switch, hydraulic motor Clean photoelectric Coupler 200 15. Brush, traction motor Check 1000 16. Brush, hydraulic motor Check 1000 17. Brush, P.S motor Check 1000