HAHA...the joke is on me. The system was already empty! Good thing I tested first before trying to load it on the flatbed and take it into town. There was a small hissy puff and that was it. Saved me at least a day and a half.
I have pulled the right axle shaft out and have stripped the motor. Tomorrow I will get the left shaft out and then it will get pulled as soon as I find a way to lift it.
I don't have the cash for a hoist, so it will probably have to be lifted by hand.
I will keep you posted.