Which statement describes the initial step when leveling the device?

• A. Starting with the Low Side
• B. Starting with the High Side
• C. Starting with the Center
• D. Starting with the Outriggers

Answer: (A)

The initial step when leveling the device is to identify the side that sits lowest and bring that side up first with its outrigger. Lifting the low side first quickly reduces any lateral tilt and establishes a stable, nearly level base with the least amount of hydraulic movement. This approach minimizes movement of the rest of the system, reduces the risk of chassis twist or instability, and sets a safe foundation before leveling the other sides or the center.

Starting with the high side would leave the apparatus still tilted and could require unnecessary, larger adjustments on the opposite side. Center-first doesn’t address side-to-side tilt, and while outriggers are the tools you use, the best practice is to begin with the low side to achieve stability efficiently.