The fork lift serial number is 356-37-4370.

The reason for the fluid change was we had a leak of the transmission pan gasket. The pan was removed and gaskets replaced. This is the only reason for the service. Prior to this the transmission was working good. It went forward and reverse as expected, no problems.

As mentioned before the I started the engine without fluid in the pan to raise the mask so I could access the trans fluid fill location. I think running the engine without oil in pan caused the transmission pump to get air and become air locked.

Is this possible? If so, how do I bleed the air out of the pump.

Thanks,
Rick