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Forklift Safety Forklift Driver Klaus – The Movie Forklift driver Klaus is a crazy German short film about forklift safety. The video follows Klaus, a newly licensed forklift driver, at his first day on the job as he blunders through some of the most common forklift safety scenarios. Each safety “don’t” Klaus encounters is more […]
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Electric Forklift Batteries Forklifts may use several different types of batteries. Electric forklifts require the battery to operate, while gas powered forklifts need a battery to start. Over time, these batteries will run down. Electric forklifts will need to be charged periodically, while other types of forklifts will need the battery completely replaced when it […]
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Replacing forklift fuses My electric forklift doesn’t run! Could it be a forklift fuse? Often this is the case. Let’s look at how to check your forklift fuses. Step one: Disconnect battery from forklift and discharge capacitor. Remove covers to gain access to fuse panel. Control fuses are sometimes found under the dash. […]
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Forklift Circuits Are you having trouble understanding the difference between an open electrical forklift circuits and a shorted forklift circuits? In this article I will try to explain the different types of electrical forklift faults and how to test your forklift circuits. First let’s cover some terms we will be using in this article. Open […]
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ELECTRIC FORKLIFT DIAGNOSTICS So your forklift won’t move, where do you start? Here are some basics in understanding electric forklift diagnostics. Whether your forklift is electric powered or engine powered the problem could be your forklift electrical system. In this article I will explain the basics of electrical forklift diagnostics. Because electricity is not visible, […]
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Need some tips on repairing electric forklifts? Check out this tip from a seasoned mechanic! Disconnect the Battery When performing any tests or repairs on forklift electrical systems, always disconnect battery and discharge the capacitors. The below photo shows a few different styles of battery connectors and how to disconnect them from a forklift. Discharge […]
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Changes From the very start, the forklift industry has been riddled with various mergers, buyouts, collaborations, and acquisitions. This can make it confusing to keep track of OEMs when ownership of a forklift brand is constantly changing. Check out this timeline of the history of the major manufacturers in the forklift industry to help you […]
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Terminology LPG, propane, butane—throwing these terms around can get confusing. They can get even more confusing when they all have different grades, purposes, and origins. Which is best for a forklift? Which ones are safe for grilling? Don’t worry, we’re here to help sort it all out. Q: What grade LPG do I use in my […]
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Q: What lubricants do I use in my Caterpillar forklift? A: It depends. Using the wrong lubricating fluids on your forklift can damage the truck and put the truck’s operator in danger. Check below for the correct forklift fluid specs for P3000 and P8000 models of Caterpillar trucks. Cat forklift model P3000 P4000 P5000 P6000 P7000 fluid specs […]
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