50hr Hydraulic Filter Change

[samt]

I'm doing the first 50hr hydraulic filter change. What I understood was that this was basically a "dry" change. However, when I started unscrewing the filter, a good bit of fluid started coming out. I've probably lost about ½qt maybe a little more before I tightened it back up. Is this normal? Is there something I should have done before unscrewing the filter? Will I have to do something, other than just check the fluid level, after I've replaced the filter?

 

[MikePA]

Yes, it's normal. All you should do is fill the new filter up with fluid before you put it back on which will replace much of the fluid you lose.