Forklift Repair and Maintenance Services
In order to safely move supplies at shipping docks, ports, construction sites and warehouses, hand trucks or pallet trucks and forklifts must be in good working condition. Your company's capital investment will truly serve you well in the long term if you have dependable forklift maintenance and repair services providing inspection, repair, overhaul and maintenance.
Companies can opt to train their own employees in house to provide forklift repair and forklift maintenance services, particularly within big operations that have fleets of forklifts. The manufacturer of the machine usually provides excellent documentation, like CDs, repair manuals and on line guides, to guide both service engineers and mechanics. The correct set of tools and documentation is all you need for regular maintenance and for fixing and diagnosing minor problems. Common issues which need occasional addressing comprise those connected to power systems, emission and fuel systems, hydraulics, transmissions, diesel engines and brakes. If the issues are more complicated or require specialized knowledge, dealers or suppliers can normally be depended upon to provide assistance from certified service repair centers. Most service repair centers are very responsive to calls and provide emergency 24-hour service and diagnostic testing.
Other aspects of forklifts that may need repair and maintenance comprise tires and axles, fluid levels, alarms or horns, lights, carriage and gauges and instruments. Forklift attachments also require maintenance, like for example sideshifters, roll and barrel clamps, rotators, man baskets and drum handlers.