[RichardJ]

Vacuum Bleed

Power steering systems when vacuum bled is the safest and actually fastest way to bleed the system. There are kits available with adapters to fit a variety of reservoirs. A collection tank should be used to keep from sucking fluid into the vacuum pump. Your hand pump may have included a flat rubber fitting, but it will only fit small reservoir openings.

I think the newer, modern pumps used with remote reservoirs and rack & pinion are more susceptible to damage when the engine is started with air in the pump.