Forklift Maintenance Schedule
Why do I need to perform forklift maintenance checks?
Boost productivity and enhance safety in your workplace with regular forklift maintenance. Just a few safety checks and routine procedures can significantly increase the performance of your truck, prevent accidents and minimise downtime. Follow our comprehensive UK forklift maintenance schedule to ensure your forklifts are in tip-top shape.
Forklift maintenance checklist
Ready to get started? Our easy-to-follow forklift maintenance checklist is the perfect tool to help you keep on top of forklift safety. Check out our daily, monthly and annual recommendations:
Daily
- Inspect tyres
- Check steering
- Check lights
- Check horn
- Check fuel lights
- Test seatbelt
- Check engine oil
- Check safety features, i.e. brakes
Monthly
- Change engine oil
- Clean air filter
- Inspect machine for cracks
- Inspect drive belt tension
- Inspect spark plugs distributor point, cap and rotar (engine trucks)
- Check battery for electric forklifts
- Lubricate chassis and mass components
Annually
Replace:
- brake fluid
- wheel bearing grease
- engine coolant
- fuel filter
- lube in drive hubs
- water separator
Check:
- reverse light operation
- engine bolts and manifold nuts
- brake pedal switch operation
- direction switch operation
Forklift maintenance and servicing with EMF
At East Midlands Forklifts, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive maintenance services, inclusive of repairs, to meet all your forklift needs. Whether you require a single service or ongoing maintenance, our dedicated team is committed to ensuring the safety of your workforce.
Our trained engineers have years of experience with a wide range of forklift trucks — so you know your fleet is in good hands. Let us take care of your maintenance requirements so that your business remains efficient, productive and safe for everyone.
Learn more about our forklift maintenance service.