Forklift Controls System Parts

Forklift Controls System Parts

Forklift controls vary depending on the type of truck. 

A certain type of forklift can have different operational controls from others.

This is why before operating a forklift, It's important to familiarize yourself 

with the owner’s manual where you can read the location of the controls and 

understand how each control works.

(1) Hydraulic Lift Knobs: 

The forklift has three basic control knobs. One that lifts the forks up or down, 

The second one tilts the forks down or up to secure the load, 

The third moves the load side to side.

Some types of forklifts have a knob that controls the width of the fork.

(2) Forklift Directional Controls: 

This basically works just like the transmission of a car, 

But forklift directional control has only three positions, forward, neutral, and reverse. 

Forklift directional controls can be steering column-mounted or foot operated.

Although forklift is easy and convenient to use, they are also dangerous and must be 

safely operated.