tilt/trim rebuild, fill and bleed?

[bonz_d]

Just finished rebuilding the cylinders on a 1987 50hp Johnson and am confused by the instructions in the manual on refilling them. It states to fill when the cylinders are fully extended. Am I supposed to open the release valve lift it and fill it 1st or fill, cycle, chech and fill again.

 

[Bosunsmate]

i always lift it first, chock it, fill it and then start cycling untill all air bubbles are gone/level stays constant

 

[bonz_d]

Got ***! Working well and so far seems there are no leaks.