Safe Toe Pallet Jack Toe Guard Features
- Protects against foot injury by reducing the risk of a pallet jack rolling over the operator's foot
- Self-adjusting shroud adjusts to uneven floors and various pitches of dock plates and ramps
- Allows a full range of steering motion
- Helps divert debris from the path of pallet truck which helps extend the life of the steering wheels
- Also available with steer wheels installed
- One bolt installation on many pallet jack models
Safe Toe Pallet Jack Toe Guard Models
- Available in these pallet jack toe guard models. Call us if you don’t yet see your model listed.
- Price range: $75-$150
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How To Replace And Maintain A Pallet Jack Handle
Tools Needed To Replace Pallet Jack Handle
- Hammer
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
- Pin punch
- Pliers
- 10mm wrench
2 Most Common Manual Pallet Jack Handle Design
For the last 15 years, most manual pallet jacks have been manufactured in two main types of handle design. The dimensions and parts themselves will be unique to each brand.
- Connects to pump from bracket
- Connects to pump directly
Handle Style A Indirectly Connects To Pump
The vast majority of manual pallet jacks have a release lever in the center of the handle frame within the handle loop. This lever controls whether the unit is in lift mode, release mode or neutral. The bottom of the handle can attach to a bracket with the bracket connecting to the pump (style A).
Handle Style B Directly Connects To Pump
The second common design is a handle frame that connects directly to the pump (style B – see Valu-Jack photo below). All newer handles have a lower axle with a roller around it. This roller makes contact with a cap or washer that sits on the handle return spring. This spring surrounds the pump piston. As the handle is pumped up and down the roller compresses the spring and piston. This is what causes movement of the hydraulic oil through the pump and forces the pallet jack frame to lift. The spring then returns the handle to the upright position.
Pallet Jack Handle Maintenance & Service
- Interval: every 6 months, or more frequently if in high use environment
- Why: routine maintenance will minimize downtime, extend the overall life of your equipment and ensure safety when used. If a handle is out of adjustment or damaged it can be difficult to operate while at the same time causing a safety hazard for the operator
Pallet Jack Maintenance Process
Here is the maintenance protocol we recommend every 6 months minimum. Perform in shorter intervals if your equipment is in a high use environment.
- Inspect the handle frame for cracks and structural integrity
- There should be minimal side play (from left to right or up and down if you wiggle it) in the handle socket
- Check for worn bushings
- Note: If bushings are not replaced regularly, the pallet jack handle bracket holes can wear. Damaged holes cause pin failure and may require complete handle replacement
- Inspect the roller for flat areas and wear
- Inspect the handle return spring for any cracks or failure to raise the handle completely vertical
- Test handle release lever in all positions (Lift/Lower/neutral) and check proper tension in the control lever linkage
- Replace any of the hard parts that are worn more than 1/16"
When the time comes to replace your handle, just follow this link to find your brand and model or call us at 1-888-999-7715!
How To Replace A Pallet Jack Handle Step-by-Step
- Pull the handle down, and insert the flathead screwdriver to holes that re in the pump body. This will retain your handle and remove pressure from it
- Use your punch to drive out the roll pin at the bottom of the handle
- Disconnect the control chain from the foot pedal. Push down on the foot pedal to make it easier
- Pull out the chain from the from the handle axle
- Slip handle axle out, and remove handle
- Gram the control rod at the bottom of the new chain. Spin the jam nut about halfway up the control rod
- Set handle inside the pump
- Slide in the axle, but not all of the way
- Drop control chain through the handle axle, and fully install the axle from step 8 all the way
- Replace the roll pin that secures the axle into place
- Connect chain to foot pedal (release lever). Turn jam nut down on top of pedal finger tight
- Pull handle down and remove the screwdriver
- You will likely have to adjust the controls
Helpful Links
- Manual pallet jack parts
- Pallet Jack Handles
- We have a library of How To Videos to help you with your installation.
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