Hydraulics help

[PDAJay]

I am still having issues with my B2400...

Completely drained and refilled hydraulic fluid, including cleaning of strainer and installation of new HST filter.

Fired up engine and let it run for 15-20 minutes, no hydros. I mean nothing, no FEL no 3ph. HST works though.

I glanced at the hydraulic pump and noticed what appeared to be a little bit of smoke coming off the bottom of it. I do not know if this is oil burning off from where the fitting was loose or something else.

Pump was warm/hot to touch. I pulled the plug on the diverter valve and oil was present.

Any ideas? I do not have the $$$$$ kubota flowmeter/testing kit. Is there anything else I can use?

 

[sandyc]

According to one thread I read, turn the steering wheel lock to lock and that should start the oil flowing....hopefully!

 

[PDAJay]

Did that, no change.

 

[Leejohn]

Put about 5 psi of air in the sump, might prime then. Don't put much psi in the sump or you might blow some seals.