Daewoo LP Forklifts Phoenix

How to Read a Forklift LP or propane Bottle Gauge

Forklift drivers should understand certain safety considerations when figuring out how to read a forklift propane bottle gauge. Operators should know when the forklift is low on propane or fuel. Some older forklift models are designed so that the forks lower to the ground slowly and the equipment shuts off automatically when it is out of fuel. This is very not sage and could cause personal injury and product damage. Newer models are designed differently to avoid this from occurring. The operator can use a handle which stops the forks from falling when the propane runs out.



1 Make sure you know where the propane gauge is situated. Forklift propane gauge looks like a car's gas gauge. It is a small round object located either on the forklift dash where the rest of the gauges and controls are situated or on the propane tank's valve.

2 Keep the gauge cover clean so that the lines and letters behind the glass are readable.

3 Locate the indicator needle at the bottom of the gauge. This needle will show you how much fuel is still in the propane tank.

4 There are two letters found on the gauge: F for full and E for empty. When the needle arm touches the letter E, it means that the propane tank is totally empty. When the needle arm points at the letter F, it would mean that the propane tank is completely full.

5 In the middle of the gauge, there is a line. When the needle touches the halfway line it means that the tank is half full of propane.

6 Usually, there are smaller lines midway between the halfway lines. These lines mean quarters. When the needle touches the quarter mark nearest the F, it means there is three-fourths of a tank remaining. When the needle touches the quarter mark nearest E, the tank is one-fourth full.

• CAT Telehandler Phoenix
  There are 5 key steps to making certain that safety is a main concern. The first step is completing a Walk-Around Inspection in order to insure that the unit is visually safe. After that assess... More
• Yale High Capacity Forklifts Phoenix
  The busiest areas of any warehouse are the receiving and shipping areas. Since the docks are really crowded, trucks are designed to be maneuverable, compact and have great visibility. Operators of lift trucks who are... More
• Cat Big Forklifts Phoenix
  For years, Cat has been a leader in equipment, machinery, and tools. When your company has material handling needs, Cat is a world renowned, dependable business known for high quality customer service and product support.... More
• Jungheinrich End Control Forklifts Phoenix
  The lift truck is a very important machinery to help workers raise and move heavy weight supplies and products with speed and efficiency without straining their bodies. The way a company makes use of this... More
• Terex Aerial Work Platforms Phoenix
  Overview Compared to different models of aerial platform lifts, the telescopic boom offers much better horizontal outreach. They really are the perfect choice for places which have limited access in construction and industrial operation. The... More