I love your vedios bro. I hope you continue to make them as a forklift mechanic it's hard to find other people on RUclips who do what we do. This industry is kind of hidden in the background unfortunately.
Thank you for the encouragement. I agree, it’s really tough to find resources and people who are dedicated to this field. I will try to post more technical videos soon.
I am a forklift mechanic too, but the difference is I work on a fleet own by a factory plant, we have over an hundred forklifts, mostly caterpillar. the factory run 24/7 so we have night shift too. we have a workshop dedicate for the reparation. It's cool to see mobile tech on the field. nice job you have there!
@@theforkliftguy it’s a great company to work for. I’m a road tech. They definitely take care of us and give us a lot of support. I have a company as well doing pallet rack installations and repairs “ Southern States Warehouse Solutions”. If you ever have a client needing rack services and I can help lmk I will compensate you for the referral.
Many years as field mech, tip never lube roller style mast rails. Cause rollers to slide rather than roll as it was intended to do. Second attracts dirt to destroy rollers. Grease was used on earlier slide style mast. Use slide lube on shim wear strips
B37 oil filter good stuff guy. Good stuff , keep it up , idk if u went over how to drain drain lp regulator or not if not that might be another good video, or surging motor adjustment screw , cheers.
Question for you.... I have a similar forklift. It has a Y4 engine and I need to install a block heater for the winter. Can you show how to winterize one for these units?
Went to automotive tech school, didn’t like it, so my father’s friend needed heavy duty equipment mechanics and so I gave it a try. Learned as I went. You have to be able to learn on the spot and be resourceful.
@@theforkliftguy got cha. Its always most of the time mechanics seem to learn better as an apprentice and on the way. Okay if I get a chance in the future thats what Ill do. Cheers 👍
Awsome video I'm about to service one of these Wednesday. What kind of oilfilter brand and number did you use. Carquest said the Carquest 84145 will work on it
Depends on how many hours you use it per day. If you use it like 3 hours per day, then I recommend every 3 -4 months minimum. If you use it less than an hour per day, I would recommend every 6 months. So twice a year. It all depends on how you use it and hard you work the forklift.
You forgot about , or didn't show the lower mast bushing grease fittings behind backing plate. Didn't check for free lift or secondary chain wear also.
Do it safer by placing blocks under steer axle- counterweight is held on by one sometimes 2 bolts , all the weight is sitting on bolts when it's sitting on blocks- be safe servicing
I should buy you some lunch sometime for this video… thanks for the help. How often should a forklift PM be done? Also curious your opinion on mobil 1 synthetic. They have some where they guarantee 20,000 miles on a car. Maybe this could help to not do oil changes as often.
Thank you for the kind words! PM should done every 200-250 hours or every 3-4 months. If you don’t use it that much, you can do it every 6 months. Full synthetic oil is always better. Mobile 1 is what I recommend for sure! 👍🏼. If you can’t afford it, any synthetic brand will work.
It all depends on use. I recommend every 3-4 months. If you rarely use it, every 6 months is fine as well. If it's heavy use all day every day, minimum every 3 months.
Yeah it's okay but I recommend either chain lube or a specific lube called "inner slide lube" Grease makes the chain really sticky and can dry up quickly. You want to keep the chains wet so they don't get stuck.
Im embarrassed to say i had no idea that third peddel os a clutch, i just thought it was a left foot break, how are you supposed to use a clutch on a forklift?
@@jasonbondar3 it essentially acts as a neutral/brake pedal. You press it half way down and it puts your transmission in neutral, then push it all the way down and it applies the brakes. So it’s a 2-in-1 action.
I use lithium grease or sometimes I use high temp grease (preferably mobile 1 grease). You can use 50/50 coolant. Typically red or orange colored coolant will work.
No, not necessarily. I usually try to find some kind of shade, and I even bring my own tall umbrella to protect me from the elements. Most of the time, customers have tall warehouses or garages, that you can use so that you don’t get rained on.
Thanks for the reply. I'm considering moving into the forklift arena but I'm concerned about working in bad weather. I wouldn't be able to concentrate and don't want my tools getting ruined.
You are not supposed to grease the carriage rollers like that. They are supposed to roll, greasing them can cause them to slide instead of rolling and lead to flat spots in the rollers. Not trying to troll you. Just trying to educate you a little.
That's either because Raymond wants extra work when the rollers turn into stop signs, or the service manager is ignorant. Every time I work on a crown, I have an acronym I use that Crown stands for. Can Run Only When New.
@@bailandyvlog8175 I need to know the same: what kind coolant he used, well he said 50/50 but as I don't know about it I'd like to know the brand and if its special for forklift.
Did you check the counter weight bolt before you jacked it up?? I'm only asking because I work for tmh and I jacked the truck up on the counter weight and found the bolt was loose .
Yes, before jacking it up, definitely check to make sure the bolt isn’t loose. But it’s not like the counter balance will come off. If you notice it’s loose, definitely tighten it.
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I love your vedios bro. I hope you continue to make them as a forklift mechanic it's hard to find other people on RUclips who do what we do. This industry is kind of hidden in the background unfortunately.
Thank you for the encouragement. I agree, it’s really tough to find resources and people who are dedicated to this field. I will try to post more technical videos soon.
@@theforkliftguy Maybe hidden but truly appreciated.
I am a forklift mechanic too, but the difference is I work on a fleet own by a factory plant, we have over an hundred forklifts, mostly caterpillar. the factory run 24/7 so we have night shift too. we have a workshop dedicate for the reparation. It's cool to see mobile tech on the field. nice job you have there!
Thank you bro! Yeah, I love being on the field. I don’t think I could be at a shop all day.
@@theforkliftguywhat branch are you out of bud? I just started at southern toyota lift in Jacksonville FL
@@AnimeInformative I own my own business. Independent forklift company called Liftworx. How do you like working for Toyota ?
@@theforkliftguy it’s a great company to work for. I’m a road tech. They definitely take care of us and give us a lot of support. I have a company as well doing pallet rack installations and repairs “ Southern States Warehouse Solutions”. If you ever have a client needing rack services and I can help lmk I will compensate you for the referral.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Trying to get a new job and it’s going to give me more confidence.
Anytime! This is a great field to enter into. Best of luck 🤝
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Thanks to you I found a couple of places that I forgot to grease.
Forklift repair work is niche industry very lucrative and can pay well if your good
Good engine bay walkthrough!!
Thank you!
Nice work! Thanks for sharing.
Many years as field mech, tip never lube roller style mast rails. Cause rollers to slide rather than roll as it was intended to do. Second attracts dirt to destroy rollers. Grease was used on earlier slide style mast. Use slide lube on shim wear strips
@@joepacheco4038 you’re 100% correct. 👍
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Very helpful and I much appreciated 👍👍👍
Just bought a forklift and know very little just basics. This really helps looks like a powered grease gun speeds it up.
@@phillovesmachines powered grease gun is a must have!
Really it's a straight engine , thank you for your helpful video .
Thank you for your video. Please upload any other services like transmission oil and brake fluid, etc..
B37 oil filter good stuff guy. Good stuff , keep it up , idk if u went over how to drain drain lp regulator or not if not that might be another good video, or surging motor adjustment screw , cheers.
@@ridenscott thank you so much for the comment!
Question for you.... I have a similar forklift. It has a Y4 engine and I need to install a block heater for the winter. Can you show how to winterize one for these units?
Hey man thank you for the nice video. Can I ask you where you learned to repair forklifts? Take care
Went to automotive tech school, didn’t like it, so my father’s friend needed heavy duty equipment mechanics and so I gave it a try. Learned as I went. You have to be able to learn on the spot and be resourceful.
@@theforkliftguy got cha. Its always most of the time mechanics seem to learn better as an apprentice and on the way. Okay if I get a chance in the future thats what Ill do. Cheers 👍
more info than the trainer at my new job gave me
I’m glad I could help!
Very helpful! What you added into the radiator?
Coolant! 👍
Awsome video I'm about to service one of these Wednesday. What kind of oilfilter brand and number did you use. Carquest said the Carquest 84145 will work on it
@@MichaelMiller-op5sx I use the Baldwin B37 filter. Works great
@theforkliftguy thanks great video
what is that called on the back and what liquid you put… didn’t mention on the video…
How often would you recommend an owner to service a forklift , grease points , oil change ect .
Depends on how many hours you use it per day. If you use it like 3 hours per day, then I recommend every 3 -4 months minimum.
If you use it less than an hour per day, I would recommend every 6 months. So twice a year.
It all depends on how you use it and hard you work the forklift.
@@theforkliftguy
Okay , good to know , I'll be doing a PM every 4 months , thank you !
@@theforkliftguy Yeah, we need PM monthly. I would be much happier with WEEKLY!
You forgot about , or didn't show the lower mast bushing grease fittings behind backing plate. Didn't check for free lift or secondary chain wear also.
Thank you for your comment!
Nice! What about greasing the trunions though? Those 4y motors are bulletproof
@@rudytovar4946 good call 🙏🏻🙏🏻 gotta love that 4Y. Nothing runs like them
Do it safer by placing blocks under steer axle- counterweight is held on by one sometimes 2 bolts , all the weight is sitting on bolts when it's sitting on blocks- be safe servicing
Good advice, thank you!
I should buy you some lunch sometime for this video… thanks for the help.
How often should a forklift PM be done?
Also curious your opinion on mobil 1 synthetic. They have some where they guarantee 20,000 miles on a car. Maybe this could help to not do oil changes as often.
Thank you for the kind words!
PM should done every 200-250 hours or every 3-4 months. If you don’t use it that much, you can do it every 6 months.
Full synthetic oil is always better. Mobile 1 is what I recommend for sure! 👍🏼. If you can’t afford it, any synthetic brand will work.
I am thinking about getting in to It don't have a huge mechanic background what are your thoughts?
Awesome Vids bro..keep it up 😊👍🏽
Appreciate it!
I just bought one that you have to rev up to get forks to operate. Any links to where the hydraulic filter is?
I actually have a video about that. It’s one of the first videos I posted. Let me know if you can’t find it.
Parts book can be your friend
How often do you change the oil? Or how i know needs to oil change? Thank You!
It all depends on use. I recommend every 3-4 months. If you rarely use it, every 6 months is fine as well. If it's heavy use all day every day, minimum every 3 months.
@@theforkliftguy thank You for answering . Then i will do every 6 month i don't use it often.
How do I change the rear tire? Mine delaminated off the hub... Do I need to press a new one on? Same make and model as yours in this video
Yes, they need to be pressed on. You’ll have to find a local company that press forklift tires.
What’s that yellow cap that says oil on it on 5:01-5:05 is that transmission oil??
Hydraulic oil
what about greasing steering axle swing and mast loop
Good point 👍🏽
Thanks for the information
Where ate you located? I have the same forklift that needs service and haven’t been able to find a good mechanic
White lithium grease okay for the chain lube?
Yeah it's okay but I recommend either chain lube or a specific lube called "inner slide lube"
Grease makes the chain really sticky and can dry up quickly. You want to keep the chains wet so they don't get stuck.
Im embarrassed to say i had no idea that third peddel os a clutch, i just thought it was a left foot break, how are you supposed to use a clutch on a forklift?
@@jasonbondar3 it essentially acts as a neutral/brake pedal. You press it half way down and it puts your transmission in neutral, then push it all the way down and it applies the brakes. So it’s a 2-in-1 action.
Could you provide us pdf checklist
Nak tnye. Forklift ni guna hidrolik oil tak?
How much do you charge for a service like this bro? And how often would you recommend it?
It all depends on where you’re located. Typically, this service is around $160-$205. Every 3-4 months.
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I just got hired as a fork lift mechanic …. I’ve got common sense and some tools. Pray for me guys.😂
@@lowkeehkis2454 good luck bro! 😂🙏🏻🔥
What tipe of greasy you use for the forklift and what tipe of coolant?
I use lithium grease or sometimes I use high temp grease (preferably mobile 1 grease). You can use 50/50 coolant. Typically red or orange colored coolant will work.
Why do you use 5w20 rather than 10w30?
@@suncity_squarebody in this specific case, I used 5w-20 because I ran out of 10-30. I usually use 10w-30.
Nice way of greasing the mast
you ever serviced a BYD electric forklift?
I haven’t heard of BYD
What if it's pouring down rain? You have to work on it outside like a dog?
No, not necessarily. I usually try to find some kind of shade, and I even bring my own tall umbrella to protect me from the elements. Most of the time, customers have tall warehouses or garages, that you can use so that you don’t get rained on.
Thanks for the reply. I'm considering moving into the forklift arena but I'm concerned about working in bad weather. I wouldn't be able to concentrate and don't want my tools getting ruined.
@@jimmywells33 does it get really cold where you live ?
It does and the wind really makes it feel much colder often.
You are not supposed to grease the carriage rollers like that. They are supposed to roll, greasing them can cause them to slide instead of rolling and lead to flat spots in the rollers. Not trying to troll you. Just trying to educate you a little.
Thank you for your insight. Always welcomed 👍🏽
I keep saying this, I learned that at Crown but Raymond wants us to use inner slide lube
That's either because Raymond wants extra work when the rollers turn into stop signs, or the service manager is ignorant. Every time I work on a crown, I have an acronym I use that Crown stands for. Can Run Only When New.
What type of jack is that?
It’s a forklift specific jack. I got it through my local Toyota dealer.
It's a very expensive jack but pays for itself. My jack is made by Gray Manufacturing, also used railroad style jack
Awesome!
thank you so much!
What to put in the coolant sir?
50/50 coolant is fine.
@@theforkliftguy water?
@@bailandyvlog8175 no. Just water will damage the water pump faster over time and the radiator
@@theforkliftguy Ok what type of coolant did you use.
@@bailandyvlog8175 I need to know the same: what kind coolant he used, well he said 50/50 but as I don't know about it I'd like to know the brand and if its special for forklift.
as a forklift mechanic I am laughing at you 3 minutes in.... brother do you work for liftpower?
Glad I could make you laugh 👍🏼
play with your playstation dude and let him do his job!
Clutch? For what?
I meant to say inching cable
Are you from Austrália?
No
Good
Right
No safety for draining the oil..... 😮
That's not a clutch pedal, it's an inching valve pedal
Correct 👍🏽
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You technically should NEVER jack the rear of a forklift up while the forks are raised. Especially all the way up as they are here. Be careful bro
@@JWD26 thank you. Good point 👍🏼🙏🏻
Rookie you never grease a mast you have to use inner slide lube and never on the rollers
Thank you for your advice, Daniel 🫡
Dam walking under the forks while the mast is raised and you jacked it up while the mast was raised???!
Dam
@@theforkliftguy reporting you to osha
@@Wanyekerr dam
Thank you for this video
My pleasure
Did you check the counter weight bolt before you jacked it up?? I'm only asking because I work for tmh and I jacked the truck up on the counter weight and found the bolt was loose .
Yes, before jacking it up, definitely check to make sure the bolt isn’t loose. But it’s not like the counter balance will come off. If you notice it’s loose, definitely tighten it.
That'll be $500 plz