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Assuming the lift cylinder is drifting down, not the tilt drifting down.
Does it still drift with the unit powered off?
You need to determine if the drift is an electrical or mechanical issue by raising the carriage and powering down.
Don't look for a manual release valve as a RC5500 series does not have one.
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