Well,  I pulled the filter out yesterday afternoon. Granted, It is pretty cold in western PA. now but the fluid in there was thicker than 90 weight gear oil. 
 Filter needed a cleaning. I took a bolt (plug) out of the bottom ( in) line from the pump at the rear where it goes into the hydraulics, (lift arm case). I think it's still dripping its so thick. 
 Hope this does it after I replace with trans fluid and a clean filter.

All have a good day, Mike