Raising the arms on a disabled machine

[dsmithson]

What's the best way to raise the arms on a machine. It won't be operational for a while and I need to transport it. I don't want the arms dragging on the ground furring loading and unloading.

 

[reaperman]

Instead of raising the arms, would it work for you to put the arms in the float position. Sure they may drag a bit but at least they will be able to float as needed. You can manually put them in float by pressing the left foot pedal all the way forward. It may take a bit of pressure for the foot pedal to lock into position.

 

[dsmithson]

Instead of raising the arms, would it work for you to put the arms in the float position. Sure they may drag a bit but at least they will be able to float as needed. You can manually put them in float by pressing the left foot pedal all the way forward. It may take a bit of pressure for the foot pedal to lock into position.

Ill give that a try, thanks

 

[flyerdan]

Ill give that a try, thanks

You should be able to raise it a bit with a floor jack and a helper. Have someone inside rolling the bucket back while you lever it up with a rockbar enough to get the jack in. Then hold the raise pedal while jacking it up. If the seals are good, it should stay up, at least long enough to load.
If it's a newer machine with the solenoid lockouts, you should be able to lift it with the emergency release, it will just take more effort to get under the bucket with the jack.