FORKLIFT SERVICE - OUTLINE SERVICE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:
Replace air filter inner and outer,
Drain and refill engine oil,
Replace oil filter,
Replace transmission filter,
Replace diesel filter,
Fill up transmission, hydraulic oil and radiator water/anti freeze,
Sundries (Chain lubricant spray, cleaning material etc.),
Labour including check list completed
ADVANTAGES TO SERVICES:
Extend the life span differential, transmission and engine,
Prevent breakdowns,
Making sure equipment is always working throughout the year,
Once a month maintained will make sure staff is not exerted.
Cut down on expenses or cut down on unnecessary break downs.
Manage units to motivate new units bought/rent if necessary,
Reporting misuse, abuse, damage by staff/trucks to RAMs.
DISADVANTAGES AND RISKS FOR NOT SERVICING JACKS:
No life span can be allocated for pallet jacks,
Wheels which bearings are not replaced regular will not secure wheels which will be damaged,
Breakdowns can occur any time (Overtime/Weekend rates must then be taken account),
Cost to replacing parts due to no service will increase,
Risk for peak /busy season equipment not operating will increase if jacks are not serviced and maintain on regular basis.