This video shows how to safely lift the machine off the pallet using a forklift when you don’t have a plywood ramp.
The key is doing it steady and square.
Pull in straight. Keep the forks flat so you don’t damage anything underneath. The bottom of the deck is solid. Set one fork under each side so the weight sits on the frame—not on plastic or weak parts.
Tilt the forks slightly so they’re level. Lift the machine straight up, then back away from the pallet. For extra safety, lift it just enough to slide the pallet out, then set the machine straight down.
Once it’s on the ground, level the forks and back away smoothly.
The main thing: don’t drive around with it lifted any more than you have to. The less you move it, the better.
Take it slow, keep it square, and you’ll get it off safely.