Power Top Problem
Short answer: The motor spinning freely after lifting partway is the classic low-fluid / leak symptom. If you see no puddles near the quarter panels or pump, it may just be slowly weeping seals — refill and purge the air. If there’s an obvious leak, fix it before refilling.
To purge: open the pump reservoir, disconnect the cylinder arms from the top, and run them up and down a few times to bring the air up to the reservoir; top off with fluid and close it, reconnect the arms, and grease the top’s joints. About a one-hour job.
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