How should you drive when a tall load obstructs your vision?
Travel in reverse when a load blocks your vision and always look in the direction of travel. Check for adequate overhead clearance when entering an area or when raising the forks.
What happens to the center of gravity when you lift a heavy load above a forklift?
Heavier loads shift the center of gravity forward even further. Raising the load also shifts the center of gravity forward. In order to prevent the lift from tipping, the combined center of gravity of the load and the lift must stay inside the stability triangle (at ground level) at all times.
When transporting a load you should not raise your load more than 2 4 inches from the ground?
– Set the parking brake and set the directional control to neutral. When transporting a load, you should not raise your load more than 8″ off the ground. You can drive a lift truck over any type of surface.
What are the three major parts of a lift truck?
The three major parts of a lift truck are the body (truck), overhead guard, and hydraulic lift.
What formula determines the load’s moment?
A load moment is when a load center’s distance from a fulcrum increase. This determines how much overturning force is being applied to the forklift, and is a product of load weight times distance from the fulcrum (i.e., load moment = weight x distance).
What is a load moment?
LOAD MOMENT: generally the product of a force and its moment arm; specifically, the product of the load and the load-radius. Used in the. determination of the lifting capacity of a crane.
How do I know what size lift is in my truck?
The maximum Load Moment for a truck is derived by multiplying the weight rating of the forklift by the center load distance. If we multiply the 5,000-pound capacity of our theoretical forklift by its 24-inch center load, we arrive at a maximum Load Moment of 120,000 inch-pounds.
Will a 2 inch leveling kit damage my truck?
Short Answer: A quality leveling kit that is installed properly will not damage your truck. However, installing a leveling kit can decrease your truck’s fuel efficiency, increase wear on its suspension, and potentially void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Are lift kits bad for your truck?
First of all, a lift kit is more than just a mechanism to make your truck higher. Also, a lift kit will likely affect the drive of your vehicle. The higher you go, the rougher the ride, so expect the ride to be not as smooth. Lifting and adding new tires, no matter how low or high, will affect your fuel economy.