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I have heard this before, and it's how I got the mistaken impression there were two hydraulic pumps.

I would not want to use water on something, I'm putting away for the winter. Moisture contributes to oxidation. I would prefer to use...

Sorry. This is the only one I can remember seeing fail. I hope they treat you fairly, and determine the actual cause.

Safety equipment and regulations, usually have an injury, or death related to them. Glad the OP is doing well now.

Good to know, but, I was asking the OP.

Did you try starting fluid, to verify that it want's to run?

I could be wrong then, it's been a while. The pumps were letting go now and then, about 20 years ago. There was a factory defect...

There are two hydraulic pumps. If I am remembering it correctly, there is an internal pump is for the drive train, and the external...

If it sticks, I just tip it upside down and just tap it on the ground ... Gets "most" of it out ... One thing to be aware of...

Depending on soil conditions, a 6" bucket can be hard to empty. I have heavy clay soil. And, unless it's bone dry, my 6" doesn't empty...

I do use a chain to lift the 60" MF2326 mmm to service it. not up in air so I still have to bend but....whatever you do what you can...

I use my FEL so I can clean under my zero turn too. No, I don't put it in the bucket. Wish I could though.

Thanks for all of the replies! I just found out a new water line is going to be dug. I think the markings mean that work will happen...

My manual, cautions about lowering a load fast on the FEL and stopping suddenly, having the potential to damage the hydraulics. That's...

Driving with a big load over bumps, can put stress on the hydraulic system. It's also hard on the front differential, if you are in 4wd...