Table of Contents
- 1 When should a forklift be driven in reverse?
- 2 How do I get my forklift to go forward?
- 3 What should you always do before reversing the forklift?
- 4 What should you never do with a forklift?
- 5 How often should I service my forklift?
- 6 Can a forklift go forward or reverse?
- 7 How does the brake work on a hydrostatic forklift?
When should a forklift be driven in reverse?
If a load on the forks blocks your view of the intended path of travel, travel in reverse. Always maintain a safe distance from the forklift ahead of you (about three truck lengths)
How do I get my forklift to go forward?
Locate the emergency brake lever on the left side of the machine and make sure it’s pulled down and activated. Put the key into the ignition on the right side of the steering column and turn it forward to start the forklift’s engine.
What should you always do before reversing the forklift?
Reversing The Forklift
- When reversing the forklift, always do so slowly.
- Be sure to sound your horn before you reverse to alert pedestrians and other vehicular traffic of your presence.
- When manoeuvring down a ramp, you should always do so in reverse.
How soon should repairs be made to a forklift?
The more you use your forklift, the more often you should have it serviced by a factory trained technician. A forklift that gets heavy use might require a forklift maintenance visit every 90 days. Be sure to keep a copy of the items inspected on file in case OSHA requests that information.
Can you drive backwards in a forklift?
Forklift operators spend a great deal of time driving in reverse. Large loads on the forks can sometimes obscure operator vision, making it necessary to drive backwards for maximum visibility.
What should you never do with a forklift?
Avoid standing or walking under a load, lifting mechanism, or forklift attachment, as loads can fall off on anyone positioned below it. Keep hands and feet clear away from the forklift mast, as a moving mast can cause serious injury.
How often should I service my forklift?
Every 200 hours, it’s generally recommended that forklift owners have a technician perform full service, including: Inspect components such as the spark plugs, rotors, distributor point and lift. Install new fuel, oil and air filters.
Can a forklift go forward or reverse?
My electric lift wont go forward or reverse. However, it will lift. When I press the pedel to go forward, it does click, then I can hear the motor, and does start to move, but then when I press the pedel a bit more, it shuts down. Any advise?
What does the second lever on a forklift do?
The second lever controls the tilt of the forks, allowing for better weight distribution, keeping objects from falling off while driving and helping items slide off when unloading. You tilt the forks forward by pushing the lever forward, and you tilt the forks back by pulling the lever back.
What are the positions of the forklift control?
If you want to park the car, you put it in “P” or park, if you want to drive the car, you put it in “D” or drive, and you want to reverse, you switch the transmission lever to “R.” But forklift directional control has only three positions, forward, neutral and reverse.
How does the brake work on a hydrostatic forklift?
In another type of truck, such as the hydrostatic forklift, acceleration is done by pushing the pedal down and the more the pedal is depressed, the faster the forklift moves; to put the machine to a halt/stop, the operator releases the accelerator pedal. There is no brake control in a hydrostatic truck.