Handy Don 14,306 #26 Posted August 27 On 8/26/2025 at 3:02 PM, Krice58 said: how much fluid am I going to lose? @cleat has you covered. I”ll add that the contents of the hoses and cylinder is more than you might expect so be ready for that. 😁 Tipping up the hose ends should keep the residual fluid from dripping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 7,508 #27 Posted August 27 Just don't shove the cylinder rod in or out after the cylinder is removed without draining it out well first. I have had more than one oil shower that way. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krice58 57 #28 Posted August 27 6 minutes ago, cleat said: Just don't shove the cylinder rod in or out after the cylinder is removed without draining it out well first. I have had more than one oil shower that way. Too late. This is exactly what happened to me. And my pants. And the wall in my garage. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krice58 57 #29 Posted August 27 Any specific procedure after reinstalling? Just run and top off fluid? I would imagine there’s enough remaining fluid in the system to not have to worry about air in the system. Or is there a bleeding procedure like with hydraulic brakes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,306 #30 Posted August 27 (edited) The system vents through the hollow handle of the standard transaxle dipstick. No particular sequence for clearing air. Just install, run engine, cycle the lift several times, and cycle forward and backward motion several times, Lastly, check and top up the oil in the transaxle/reservoir to the full level. Edited August 27 by Handy Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
