Change of season? Change your radiator inhibitor. Avoid expensive damage with these simple maintenance tips. 

With another long hot summer upon us, now's the time to get your maintenance up-to-date. And, with outside temperatures soaring, the cooling system is the logical place to start. 

Fork lifts overheat sooner. 
Fork lifts are prone to overheating because they can't drive fast enough for external air to cool the radiator. Instead, the fan must do all the cooling. And, for the fan to work to its full capacity, the radiator must be clean, inside and out. 

Use an air compressor to keep the fins clear from debris, dirt and grit. Flush the radiator once or twice a year-there's no time like right now! Be sure to refill it with a good quality inhibitor, appropriate for your particular machine and operating conditions.

Don't cut corners. 
Avoid the temptation to use a cheap inhibitor to save a few dollars. These often eat away at the aluminium heads. Instead, pay a little more to get the sort of protection you really need. (Call Active for advice on the inhibitor you should use.) 

Finally: 
You can't stress to your operators enough the importance of watching the warning indicators very closely. Many show when the radiator is actually boiling and don't give an 'early warning'. Should your operator ignore this, irrepairable damage can be done.

For further details on how to flush your radiator correctly, or to arrange a radiator flush, 
call Active Fork Lift Service now on 3205 5500.