I've tried using "SET_TORQUE_LIMITS(1,{lower "value", upper "value", monitor #off})" and "RESET_TORQUE_LIMITS(1)" in the past and it worked when I needed to move the robot to a position without force it.
When working with torque mode you need to set the correct parameters. And make one move to actually activate torque mode. Torque mode is not active until you make a move, this can be a PTP $POS_ACT or similar if you do not want the robot to actually move. I do not know what your setup looks like but you have it set to apply to axis 1 and said the part rises so im guessing that this is incorrect. Also pay attenyion to the torque limits and the sign, have on more than one occasion near to lost my mind finding that torque limit sign is the other way around. I usually use the system variable $TORQUE_AXIS[] (if memory serves) to check the actual torque and sign with the brakes released