How to Maintain a Pallet Jack

While pallet jacks are fairly simple pieces of machinery, like any other piece of equipment, these tools require regular care and upkeep to keep them performing at their best. For helpful pallet jack maintenance tips and advice, we recommend checking out our article below. For help repairing or maintaining your pallet jack, feel free to visit us here at KMC Forklift in Bryan, Texas. 

Change the Oil

While you likely know that your pallet jack needs to have its oil changed you may not know how often or the best product to use for your equipment. The experts here at KMC Forklift recommend that you change your oil at least once a year, and that you use a hydraulic oil when servicing your model. We also recommend inspecting your pallet jack’s oil at least once every 6 months and topping it off if the levels are looking a bit low. 

Lube Your Pallet Jack

In order to keep moving parts from wearing down prematurely, you’ll need to lube up your pallet jack’s bearing and axles at least once a month. We recommend doing so after your equipment has been cleaned to ensure dirt and grime don’t affect the performance of important components on your model. 

Care for the Tires

If you want your pallet jack to last, don’t leave your model’s tires out of its regular care and upkeep. Be sure to inspect your pallet jack’s wheels before each use and try to keep your work area clean when possible to avoid objects becoming stuck in the wheels or leading to flats. We also recommend you avoid overloading your pallet jack, as this could lead to a variety of maintenance issues—one of which is a set of damaged tires. 

For more personal maintenance advice, or to have your pallet jack inspected or repaired by a professional, visit us here at KMC Forklift. Our excerpt staff in Bryan, Texas are happy to assist with all of your important equipment maintenance needs, and we look forward to serving those nearby in Caldwell, College Station, and Hearne, Texas.