Experience has taught that complications can arise as a result of improper handling of forklifts during periods of storage. The main areas of concern are engines, hydraulic components and truck batteries. Internal combustion engine powered forklifts will be best protected by being operated for a short period of time each month. Forklift storage done properly can save your business a lot of money.
How to do forklift storage properlyBefore placing any forklift in storage, you must choose an area which is clean, dry and free from airborne contaminates. Forklifts with an internal combustion engine, need to be started and run at 700 ROM. By doing that you will get the forklift up to normal operating temperature. This intern will coat the internal engine components with a film of oil and rid the engine of built-up condensations.
Do not shut down an engine before it reaches operating temperature. Eng…