Introduction
This course will walk you through some common signs that a lift gate needs repair, as well as some best practices for maintaining lift gates.
Time
This course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
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Repair Signs and Maintenance
A lift gate is a fold away metal platform that is mounted at the rear end of a box truck. When a lift gate is extended from below the truck, it assumes the role of a platform to move freight from the level of the truck bed to the ground level up and the reverse.
Signs that repairs need to be made/arranged for a lift gate:
- The motor is inoperable.
- Hydraulic cylinders or hoses are leaking.
- Lift gate platform does not open/close properly.
- Operational lift process is too slow.
- Operating the lift is not smooth and jerky movements occur.
- The platform gradually lowers after being raised.
Periodic Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is required to keep lift gates in top working condition.
Follow the guide below to perform periodic maintenance
To continue, check each box to confirm you have read each important key takeaway below:
- It is important to be vigilant and frequently check for signs that repair is needed.
- Periodic maintenance is strongly recommended to keep lift gates in top working condition.
- Perform preventive maintenance based on manufacturer-prescribed time intervals, even if all the lift gate components are working normally.