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Starters for forklifts

Forklifts are handling vehicles used in stores and warehouses. To do this, it is undeniable to have the right starter for forklifts to avoid starting failures.

What is a forklift starter?

Connected to the battery, trolley starters are important elements necessary to start the engine of the trolley in question. This then means that starters are devices requiring good design quality. Used to crank the engine, starters are generally made up of three parts, including the solenoid, mechanical control and electric motor.

Good to know : There are different types of batteries used for forklifts. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to it when replacing and purchasing a trolley starter. Indeed, the two must be compatible for the cart to work.

Forklift starter, how does it work?

The   principle of the forklift starter is almost identical to other vehicle starters. The parts generate a sufficient amount of rotation to start the engine, overcoming the viscosity of the cold oil and the resistance present in the compression chambers.

Starter for forklift, frequent breakdowns

With the multiple component parts of the starter, breakdowns can vary. By this, we can find:

•          Faulty solenoid
•          Problems with the starter motor
•          Neimann problem

Therefore, it is important to carry out systematic checks and maintenance of the truck in order to detect possible problems and to change the starter in time, if necessary.

At AutoTruck42, our selection of trolley starters includes a countless diversity of brands and references. Moreover,the models have broad compatibility with other older models. It is therefore assured that you will find satisfaction among our trolley starters.