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Lift Truck Inspection

By Trucktruth.com, May 27th, 2009

Programs to cure your lift truck pains

A typical lift truck has hundreds and hundreds of moving parts that can wear to the point of failure if not lubricated, adjusted, or replaced on a regular basis. A good inspection program, some inspect as many as 200 points, is designed to expose those neglected areas of a lift truck to help ensure you get the life expectancy out of your lift truck components.

Customers who need comprehensive inspection programs for their lift trucks are typically experiencing

• Increases in unscheduled downtime
• Expensive repair bills on a regular basis
• Unsatisfactory service from their current provider

These companies are also typically the ones who elected to save money on scheduled maintenance by choosing a local service provider who could save them a buck or two on maintaining their lift truck.

Why bother to invest the time inspecting a lift truck?

Because these areas, when not inspected on a regular basis, can lead to more expensive, unforeseen repairs. You should do everything you can to ensure your lift trucks are being maintained properly and in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation. At the conclusion of an inspection, the company should take the time to review a detailed report identifying those areas, or components of the truck that can lead to additional unscheduled downtime, larger issues and ultimately higher repair bills if left undetected.

Do your trucks have what it takes?

Are your lift trucks tough enough to handle the application and operating environment your operations demand? Take a look at some of the the areas that should be inspected on each internal combustion lift truck.

Operational Check
• 7 key components
General truck Visual Inspection
• 13 key components
Steering System
• 9 key components
Steer Axle
• 8 key components
Engine
• 24 key components
Cooling System
• 9 key components
Fuel System
• 5 key components
Gasoline System
• 6 key components
L.P. Gas System
• 8 key components
Ignition System
• 8 key components
Brake System
• 11 key components
Parking and Seat Brake Cable
• 4 key components
Electrical System
• 12 key components
Instruments
• 11 key components
Electrical Accessories
• 5 key components
Transmission-Powershift
• 16 key components
Transmission-Manual
• 5 key components
Wet Clutch
• 5 key components
Gear Box
• 3 key components
Drive Axle
• 13 key components
Differential
• 5 key components
Hydraulic System
• 27 key components
Mast Mechanical
• 17 key components
Hose Take-Up and Attachments
• 3 key components