Full Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- MD-6XP Mid Rise Lift
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Shipping Information
- Safety Considerations
- Components
- Specifications
- Installation Checklist
- Installation
- Safety Rules
- Tools
- Select a Site
- Planning for Electrical Work (220 VAC only)
- Clearance Around the Lift
- Unloading and Unpacking
- Assemble the Portable Stand
- Attach the Power Unit to the Portable Stand
- Set up the Tow Cart
- Hydraulic Fluid Contamination
- About Thread Sealants
- Connect the Hydraulic Hoses
- Install the Lift Arms
- Connect the Power Unit
- Install a Thermal Disconnect Switch
- Fill the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir
- Test the Lift
- Final Checklist Before Operation
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Wiring Diagrams
- Labels
- Parts Diagrams
- Maintenance Log
- Maintenance Log
- Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Store
MD-6XP Mid-Rise Scissor Lift 6 P/N 5900108 — Rev. F2 — April 2021
Components
MD-6XP components include:
• Scissor Structure. Holds the Lift together. Pivots in the middle. The two scissor pieces move
together to raise the Lift, move apart to lower it.
• Power Unit. Provides Hydraulic Fluid to the Hydraulic Cylinders, which they use to raise the
Scissor Structure. Connects to an external power source.
• Platform. Located on the top of the Scissor Structure. Holds the Arms and the Lift Pads.
• Hydraulic Cylinders. Move the Scissor Structure and Platform up to raise a Vehicle, move them
down to lower a Vehicle.
• Long Hydraulic Hose. Connects to the Hydraulic Cylinder on the Lift closest to the Power Unit.
• Short Hydraulic Hose. Connects the two Hydraulic Cylinders on the Lift.
• Safety Locks. Hold the Platform in place, once they are engaged. The MD-6XP has three Safety
Lock positions, which lets you select the right Vehicle height for your needs.
• Latch. Located at the Base of the Lift, used for moving the Lift.
• Lift Arm. Attaches to the inside channels of the Platform, used for holding the Lift Pads.
• Lift Pads. Black, rubber Pads that make contact with the Lifting Points on the underside of the
Vehicle being raised; do
not
raise a Vehicle on the Platform. The Lift comes with four Short Pads
and four Tall Pads/Adapters/Bases. Using the Lift Pads is
required
.
• Portable Stand. Holds the Power Unit, has two mounting holes to attach the Power Unit.
• Tow Cart. Used for moving the Lift around your work space.
• Tow Pin. Attached to the Tow Cart, hooks to the Lift so you can move it.










