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How to Read a Forklift LP or propane Bottle Gauge

Forklift drivers must know certain safety considerations when figuring out how to read a forklift propane bottle gauge. Operators must know when the forklift is running low on propane or fuel. Several older forklift models are designed so that the forks slowly lower to the ground and the machinery automatically shuts off when the vehicle is out of fuel. This is really not sage and could result in personal injury and product damage. Newer models are designed differently to avoid this from occurring. The driver can operate a handle which stops the forks from falling when the propane runs out.



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

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

3 Located at the bottom of the gauge is the indicator needle. This needle shows you how much fuel is still in the propane tank.

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

5 Notice the line in the middle of the gauge. When the needle touches the middle line it will mean that the tank is half full of propane.

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

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