"Fuel-powered forklifts leaked oil, contaminating goods and nearly causing a slip accident!" Many warehouses' concerns about warehouse forklift actually lie in unaddressed details. Get these 3 points right, and warehouse forklift can also operate with "zero oil leaks".
First trick: Keep an eye on oil pipe joints. The oil pipe joints of warehouse forklift are a high-risk area for oil leaks. Wipe the joints with soapy water every week — bubbling areas are hidden hazards. Replace gaskets promptly (an ISO-certified warehouse reduced oil leaks by 80% with this method).
Second trick: Clean the fuel tank breather valve. A blocked breather valve can cause negative pressure in the fuel tank, leading to oil leaks. Blow it with compressed air once a month to keep the warehouse forklift fuel tank pressure stable, so oil won't "spill out".
Third trick: Chassis protection in rainy seasons. Cover the oil pipes on the warehouse forklift chassis with anti-wear rubber sleeves to prevent rainwater from rusting the pipes. After a warehouse did this, oil leak complaints during the rainy season dropped to zero.
Don't underestimate these details! Warehouses with ISO certification implement this SOP, and their warehouse forklift have operated with zero oil leaks for 2 consecutive years, even earning safety certifications. Their secret: Incorporate oil leak prevention checks into daily inspections, with the checklist posted next to the forklift so no one forgets.
Want your warehouse forklift to stay free of oil leaks? Download the Fuel-Powered Forklift Oil Leak Prevention Maintenance Manual to unlock 5 secrets to extending engine life. Choose the right warehouse forklift and do proper maintenance — safety and cleanliness go hand in hand. Come inquire about suitable models!
