Your manual lists the minimum concrete thickness and strength, ceiling height and bay width for your model. Confirm your slab and space meet them before you open the crate. Floor-anchored lifts need solid, crack-free concrete at every anchor point.

Check every part against the packing list in the crate. Report anything missing or damaged to us right away, ideally within 48 hours of delivery.

Mark the lift position on the floor using the dimensions in your manual, leaving the clearances it specifies around the vehicle and for doors, walls and overhead obstructions.

Stand and position the columns or posts with helpers or suitable lifting equipment, never alone. Level and anchor exactly as your manual describes, using the anchors and torque values it specifies.

Route cables and hydraulic lines as shown in the manual and fill the power unit with the fluid it calls for. Have a licensed electrician connect the power unit.

Cycle the lift empty several times, check that every safety lock engages, and look for leaks. Then do the manual's loaded test before regular use, and keep your manual and paperwork handy.

Set up on a flat, level concrete surface that meets your manual's requirements. Portable lifts still need firm ground; never use them on soft or sloped surfaces.

Check every part against the packing list and report anything missing or damaged right away.

Assemble the lift, hoses and power unit as described in your manual. Fill the hydraulic fluid to the level it specifies. Flush-mount and in-ground lifts need the pit or recess built to the manual's drawing first.

Plug-in units need a suitable outlet; hardwired units should be connected by a licensed electrician. Air-release locks need the air supply your manual specifies.

Cycle the lift empty, confirm the safety locks engage at each position, and check for leaks before lifting a vehicle.

Check the machine for damage before signing the delivery receipt, and note anything you find on it.

Connect or charge the battery as your operator's manual describes. Some machines ship with the battery disconnected.

Check the engine oil and any hydraulic or transmission fluid levels, then add the fuel type your manual specifies.

Set tire pressures to the manual's values and check that the deck is level and the blades are secure.

Read the safety section, practice in an open, flat area, and test the seat and blade safety switches before mowing.

Check the machine and any attachments for damage before signing, and note anything you find on the receipt.

Check the engine oil, coolant, hydraulic and transmission fluids, and the battery connection, following the operator's manual.

Fill with the fuel your manual specifies, diesel or gas, and set tire pressures to its values.

Mount loaders, mowers and other implements exactly as their manuals describe, with all pins and locks secured.

Read the safety and controls sections, wear your seat belt where a rollover structure is fitted, and practice on level ground before working on slopes.

Check the machine, tracks and attachments for damage before signing, and note anything you find on the receipt.

Check the engine oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant and fuel, and connect the battery as described in the operator's manual.

Grease all fittings shown in the manual and check track tension before first use.

Fit buckets and attachments using the correct pins and retainers, as shown in your manual.

Always call 811 to have underground utilities marked before digging. Practice the controls in an open area first.

Set up on a flat, level, solid floor with the clearance your manual specifies around the lift and ramp.

Check parts against the packing list, then assemble the ramp, vise and accessories as your manual describes.

Connect the motor or air supply as your manual specifies, and fill the hydraulic fluid if required.

Cycle the lift empty, confirm the locks engage, and always secure the vehicle with the vise or tie-downs before raising it.