{"id":769,"date":"2020-07-09T15:35:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T15:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theusautorepair.com\/Auto-Repair-Help\/769\/diy-forklift-repair-a-step-by-step-guide\/"},"modified":"2020-08-01T21:43:54","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T21:43:54","slug":"diy-forklift-repair-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theusautorepair.com\/Auto-Repair-Help\/769\/diy-forklift-repair-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Forklift Repair: A Step-By-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The value of\u00a0a forklift in the warehouse is often overlooked. That is until this workhorse pulls up lame and causes downtime.<\/p>\n

46% of unplanned downtime<\/a> in the warehouse is due to hardware and equipment failure, forklift included. The downtime costs from loss of productivity, repairs, canceled orders, etc., can add up to $10,000 to $250,000 per hour!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear that keeping the forklift operational at all times is important to maintain the efficiency of the warehouse.<\/p>\n

Even though the forklift is a sturdy beast, forklift repair is necessary from time to time. Knowing how to fix a forklift will significantly reduce downtime and your potential losses.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the forklift mechanical or electrical problems you might encounter and how to troubleshoot them.<\/p>\n

The Forklift Won’t Start<\/h2>\n

The worst start for a workday is when you try to fire up the forklift and you don\u2019t hear the comforting rumbling of the engine. Starting problems can happen to both electric and internal combustion forklifts. If your forklift won\u2019t turn on, here\u2019s what you should do:<\/p>\n

1. Check the forklift\u2019s fuel source.<\/h3>\n

For electric forklifts, try to answer the following. Your forklift might just need a recharge.<\/p>\n