Regular maintenance of your equipment is the best way to guarantee a reliable forklift.
Starlift Equipment offers a variety of "PM" plans that work with your needs and fit your schedule.
Regular maintenance helps keep your forklift running well and prevents down time due to expensive, timely repairs.

PM service always includes the following:

ELECTRIC LIFT TRUCKS

• Clean machine (with compressed air)
• Clean grease fittings and lubricate
• Check upright assembly for proper adjustment and lubricate
• Check hydraulic sump filter cap, clean or replace if necessary
• Check hydraulic oil level, fill if necessary
• Check and lubricate all connecting shafts and levers
• Check steering gear box level, fill if necessary (manual steering)
• Check power steering for proper operation and adjustment
• Check differential oil level, fill if necessary
• Check power steering for proper operation and adjustment
• Inspect lift and tilt cylinders for leaks
• Inspect brake pedal linkage for proper adjustment
• Inspect battery, check water level
• Check battery cables and receptacles
• Check contactor assembly and all switches for proper operation
• Check tilt cylinder rod ends and anchors, adjust and tighten as necessary
• Operational check and physical inspection of machine
• Check test point voltages
• Check maximum current limitation, adjust if necessary
• Check starting current, adjust if necessary
• Check tire and wheel condition

GAS/LPG/DIESEL LIFT TRUCKS

• Blow out radiator core and clean truck with compressed air
• Clean grease fittings and lubricate
• Change engine oil and oil filter element
• Check transmission and differential oil level, fill if necessary
• Check hydraulic oil level, fill if necessary
• Clean air cleaner, inspect hose and connections
• Check battery, add water and clean terminals
• Check and lubricate all connecting shafts and levers
• Check alternator and fan drive belts for proper tension
• Check fuel, oil, and water systems and all hydraulic hoses for leaks
• Check radiator for proper coolant level, fill if necessary
• Inspect brake pedal linkage for proper adjustment
• Inspect inching pedal linkage for proper adjustment
• Check brake fluid reservoir level.
• Inspect parking brake lever for proper adjustment
• Check distributor points for proper adjustment and condition (Gas/LPG)
• Inspect spark plugs and ignition system
• Check mast assembly for proper adjustment and lubricate
• Inspect lift and tilt cylinders for leaks
• Check power steering for proper adjustments
• Check tilt cylinder rod ends and anchors, adjust and tighten as necessary
• Check tire and wheel condition, tighten hub bolts if necessary
• Operational check and physical inspection of forklift
• Check carburetor (Gas/LPG) and accelerator linkage
• Check engine exhaust pipe and muffler