Repairs priming 2072 cadet hydraulic system

[drosso25]

I have a cadet 2072 that has lost it's hydraulic prime. I replaced the front seal for the transmission. Come to realize that 3 of the 4 nuts holding the engine were not present which caused the drive line to wobble. After replacing the seal and mowing for about 1/2 hour, the old loose link (bad seal) was now tight again and the next loose link was the worn bushings on the drive line. The drive shaft then came out of the transmission and made a few rotations before I got to shut it down and the drive shaft wiped out the trany filter. I replaced the worn bushings and trany filter and now I have no hydraulics for steering, deck lift, and hydrostat. I have bled the power steering and have minimal movement from turning so I feel the pump is working, but I just don't have hydraulics like I did. Is there a special order for bleeding the system to get back to working?

 

[Poneykeg]

Try lifting front wheels with blocks and turning steer rt and lft, this usually accomplish the problem. Those bolts should be checked at least yearly and also if not done the grease zerks on the shaft should be done twice a year.