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 03-21-2016, 12:29 Post: 194762
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 ProGator 2020 - Raising the dump bed

I'm not familiar with your particular model Gator, but most of the side-by-sides with a power dump, with the exception of the hydrostatic Kubotas, use an electric screw jack instead of a hydraulic cylinder. If that is the case on your machine, don't try to force the bed up. It may work just with the ignition turned on and engine off. On most of these units, it's pretty easy to remove the bolt at the top or bottom of the actuator. Watch hands and fingers incase it drops a bit. Once this bolt is removed, it should be OK to raise the bed manually. You shouldn't need a loader or anything. be sure to prop and/or strap the bed up while you complete service.






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 03-21-2016, 19:38 Post: 194768
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 ProGator 2020 - Raising the dump bed

Then I would suggest cracking the hydraulic line to cylinder. If there's only one line going to it (single acting-power up/gravity down) loosening the line will let you pull up bed as you describe letting air into cylinder. You'll need to bleed it after you get engine going, but if you let it back down and tighten hose(-es) before starting, you shouldn't get much air into cylinder. I wish I could say with certainty that your suggested method wouldn't do any damage, but I'd be tempted to give it a try. Just don't pull up too hard on bed, as most of the brackets and such are really only designed to handle a load in lifting direction. If lowering valve works with engine off, you should be fine. I'd probably use a strap that would break before anything bends. Let us know result.






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 03-21-2016, 19:40 Post: 194769
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You must have been working as I was typing. Thanks for letting us know. Glad you had a good result.






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