When should forklift forks be replaced?

If the lip of the hook touches the back of the caliper, the fork(s) must be replaced. Uneven blade height – the tips of both forklift blades should be at (roughly) the same height. If the difference is more than three percent of the blade length, it’s time to replace the forks.

Can forklift forks be repaired?

If your forks are damaged, and you’re not sure how to repair forklift forks, that’s entirely OK! In fact, without manufacturer approval, it’s not recommended to repair your forks when they’re damaged, as this can compromise safety. Always log any incident involving forklift fork damage.

What can go wrong with a forklift?

COMMON FORKLIFT ISSUES

  • Leaks. Forklifts use a lot of components like clamps, hoses, and o-rings in the hydraulic, drivetrain, and cooling systems.
  • Travel & Lift Problems.
  • Failure of Accessories.
  • Not Starting.
  • Battery Problems.
  • Running Rough.
  • Check Engine Light.
  • Electrical Problems.

How often should forklift forks be inspected?

Under normal operating conditions, forks should be inspected daily and every six months. Daily: Operators should make visual inspection of forks during the pre-start-up check, giving special attention in looking for permanent distortions and cracks.

How much can a forklift fork be bent?

Just remember that the angle of your forks should never exceed 93°. And when they do, they should be replaced with new parts.

Can you weld forklift forks?

Broken forklift fork. Those break at the area of most stress, the bend. You can pre and post heat and weld with 7018 or maybe higher but you will never be able to duplicate the grain structure that was origionally there from forging.

What makes a forklift backfire?

Backfires only when loaded: Loose-fitting valves, spark plug wiring issues, leaks in carburetor diaphragm. Backfires on idle: Too lean of an air/fuel ratio (in a propane engine), loosely connected or malfunctioning alternator, or bad connections on your caps and rotors.

Are Doosan forklifts any good?

Doosan Forklifts offers some of the best electric forklifts on the market. The first in the Electric Counterbalance Series is the Pro-5. You can either purchase the Pro-5 Series in three or four-wheel configurations. The capacities on the Pro-5 Series range from 2,500 lbs and 10,000 lbs.