How-To Forklift Articles

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Avoiding Common Forklift Hazards
Here are some of the common hazards associated with forklifts and some ways of avoiding them.

Construction Skills: Resources for Apprentices
Most apprentice programs require applicants to have a high school diploma or GED certificate. A worker is usuall ....

Different Types of Forklift Trucks
Forklift trucks come in a number of different sizes and models. In this article we will discuss the different ty ....

Electric Forklift Tips and Tricks
Start here before working on an electric forklift to learn some handing tips and tricks.

Electrical Contactors
Learn how to identify and replace electrical contactors

Forklift Battery Maintenance
Forklifts may use several different types of batteries. It's important to care for your battery to ensure you a ....

Forklift Blocking Instructions
Equipment blocking procedures prior to performing repairs under a forklift.

Forklift Buying Guide
Looking to buy a used forklift truck? If you are, here are basic things you need to consider!

Forklift Truck Safety
The forklift truck has become the workhorse of modern warehousing operations. They allow us to move substantial ....

Forklift Won't Start? Here's How to Troubleshoot It
Your forklift won't start. The shipment has arrived at your dock with your raw materials for the hot job.

Hyster and Yale IFAK Tool
You’ve watched the technician from the Hyster or Yale dealership using his laptop computer and the Ifak cable ....

Proper Maintenance of Forklift Engines
Performing maintenance on forklifts and their different parts is absolutely vital.

Replacing blown fuses on electric forklifts
Electric forklift stopped working? Could it be a fuse? Learn more

Shorted or open circuits
Learn the difference between an open electrical circuit and a shorted circuit

Understanding Electrical Diagnostics
So your forklift won’t move, where do I start? The problem could be your electrical system.

Understanding Forklift Tires
Forklift tires come in many different sizes and tread patterns to meet the needs of different equipment and envi ....

History of The Fork Truck
The fork truck, which later evolved into the forklift, has been in use for over 80 years. No one is quite certai ....

Forklift Safety
Forklifts or lift trucks are used by numerous industries. Moving materials, raising, lowering and removing large ....

How to Select a Forklift Battery Charger
Slecting a forklift battery charger is easy if you know what to look for. Read our "How to Select a Forklift Bat ....

Where to find forklift serial numbers
Learn where to find a serial number on a forklift.

Forklift Seatbelt Safety
Seatbelts are important safety devices that were designed to secure vehicle occupants against the harmful moveme ....

Knowing When It is Time to Change Forklift Tires
The tires of your forklift have a difficult life. They are required to traverse some rough terrain on your works ....

How To: Performing Basic Maintenance on a Forklift
Forklifts are some of the most reliable and rugged machines used in many different industries; and a crucial fac ....

Tips for Preventing Forklift Accidents
The need to optimize a company's productivity combined with uncontrolled traffic and complex machinery, are all ....

Forklifts: Cold Weather Operations and Safety Guide
Heavy machinery like forklifts require constant care and precautions even in the best weather conditions.

10 Free Forklift Simulator Apps You Didn't Know Existed!
There are simulation games for all types of activities such as flying, boating, fishing, and even driving a fork ....

Glossary of Forklift Terminology
We’ve compiled a list of all the top forklift terminology into one easy-to-understand article.

Commonly Replaced Forklift Parts
These forklift parts are some of the most commonly replaced on any model of forklift, and as an owner or operato ....

How do battery chargers work?
Good battery chargers provide the base for durable well-performing batteries.

4 Things You Should Know About Battery Disposal and the Environment
Throwing away batteries may seem harmless, but can have dire effects on the environment.

Heavy Vehicle Wheel Separations Guide and Exploring the Causes
Imagine driving a massive 16-wheeler truck barreling down a clear, steep road. Suddenly ....

No Start - Engine Cranks Over
The engine cranks over but does not start. What do I check first? Well I am going to start out by saying that yo ....

Forklift Parts Inventory Best Practices
Looking for forklift parts inventory best practices? Here are the best practices of forklift inventory optimizat ....

Canadian Forklift Guide
There aren’t many forklift manufacturers that produce every type of forklift model available in the market. If ....

Trouble Shooting Forklift Issues
Looking for a troubleshooting guide for your forklift? Looking for the proper part to get that forklift engine r ....

Guide to Supply Chain Management
It doesn't matter what you sell - if you have a product you're supplying to a customer, there's a good chance yo ....

“WHO” Forklift FAQs
It's not entirely clear who first created the forklift, but the Clark Company is usually credited with inventing ....

5 Most Important Parts of a Forklift
Here are the 5 most important forklift parts that specialize in the safe operation of the machinery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Forklifts
Have questions about Forklifts? Here are the frequently asked questions (faqs) about forklifts with answers from ....

FAQ - Can
Can a forklift drive on the road? Can a forklift carry passengers? Can forklift batteries explode? Can a forklif ....

History of The Wheel
Imagine a world without wheels. We would have to find an alternative way to drive our vehicles around, our steer ....

What is the load center of a forklift?
If you work with forklifts, you should be familiar with the concept of load center distance.

Poor Quality Propane and Forklifts
There is a perception that propane quality has diminished over the years causing increased issues with the fuel ....

About Timing Belts and Interference Engines
A timing belt is a belt made of rubber and other materials including polyurethane reinforced with polyester, fib ....

Forklift Parts Repurposed to Build an Electric Motorcycle
What do you think of when you think of an eco-friendly electric vehicle?

FAQ - Will Not
What to do when your forklift will not......

Why are Blue Safety Lights Needed on Forklifts?
Each year forklifts account for almost 100,000 industrial accidents, about 1% of the accidents in the workplace.