Small and medium-sized factories often use manual hydraulic pallet trucks for daily material handling.After long-term use, problems like slow lifting, oil leakage, or stiff movement are common.With proper daily maintenance, you can greatly extend its service life and reduce repairs.Today we share 5 manual pallet truck maintenance tips to keep your equipment in top condition.
1. Daily Cleaning & Timely Decontamination
Manual hydraulic pallet trucks are exposed to dust, oil, and debris every day, especially under the forks and in wheel gaps.Spend 5 minutes each day wiping the forks, cylinder, and handle, and cleaning debris from the wheels.This prevents dust from entering the hydraulic system and bearings, avoiding component wear and reducing future breakdowns.
2. Regularly Check & Replace Hydraulic Oil
The hydraulic system is the core of the pallet truck.Low or deteriorated oil causes weak lifting and leakage.
Check hydraulic oil level monthly and refill with the same grade if low.
Change hydraulic oil every 6 months and clean the tank to avoid blockages.This ensures smooth lifting and reduces cylinder wear.
3. Inspect Wheels & Bearings, Lubricate on Time
Mobility and stability depend on wheels and bearings.
Check wheels weekly for wear, deformation, or rough rotation; replace worn wheels promptly.
Lubricate wheel bearings and steering shaft monthly to reduce friction.This makes pushing easier and extends wheel life.
4. Avoid Overloading & Follow Standard Operation
Overloading severely damages the hydraulic cylinder and forks, causing failure, deformation, or oil leakage.Always operate within the rated load.Insert forks fully into the pallet, keep loads stable, and avoid sudden stops or sharp turns to reduce equipment wear.
5. Proper Storage for Long-Term Idle
If the manual hydraulic pallet truck is not in use for a long time:
Lower forks to the minimum position to release residual pressure.
Clean the entire machine.
Store in a dry, ventilated area to prevent rust.
Do not place heavy objects on forks to avoid deformation.
These manual pallet truck maintenance tips are simple but effective.Following them will significantly reduce wear and extend the life of your equipment.For SMEs, this means safer operation, lower costs, and less frequent replacement or repair.
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