Yes, the dump bed will remain in the raised positionwhen you take the lever out of the "float" position. It may settle a small amount until it takes up the slack in the cylinder, but it will remain raised. Always install the safety lock on the cylinder before working in there.</P>
That being said, NEVER work underANY hydraulic mechanism without securing a safety lock. Even though a failure isunlikely, it is possible, and it could be a disasterfor the poor person caught under it. People die from those accidents every year.</P>
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