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3. Locate the (1) hydraulic oil tank on the XL. It is on the passenger side of the engine. At the top of the oil tank is
an oil fill cap. Remove the cap (B in Figure-1).
4. Now drain oil from the tank. We recommend purchasing an oil suction pump with a long, flexible nozzle. It will
drain the tank completely and contain the oil for proper disposal.
5. After draining, locate the (1) inline hydraulic oil filter “C”. It’s on the right side of the engine compartment,
forward of the oil tank. Figure-3 shows the lower operator seat removed and looking into the engine compart-
ment from the front side. Spin the filter counter-clockwise to remove.
Note: If you cannot remove the filter by hand, a pair of oil filter pliers may be required. The filter will be full of
oil. Carefully remove from machine without spilling. To prevent spillage, hold a plastic bag stuck to the filter
mount itself. The o-ring must be completely removed.
6. Prep the new oil filter. Rub some oil around the new filter o-ring seal. Note: Only rub enough oil to cover the
o-ring surface area. This is to prevent the rubber from cracking or splitting.
7. Now, install the new oil filter. Turn clockwise to tighten. Only turn firmly hand-tight, do not use excessive force
or pliers.
8. Next refill the oil tank with AW-46 oil up to the middle of the sight glass (A in Figure-1). Reinstall oil cap to keep
debris out. Note: An oil funnel may be required. Do not overfill.
9. Now the oil in the tank has been drained and replaced. Locate the (1) hydraulic oil filter (D in Figure-4). This is
under the operator’s seat driver side. Remove as described in step #5.
10. Repeat steps #6-7 for the new inline filter. Thus, you have now replaced a total of (2) filters.
Inline Filter
Figure-3
CC
Second Filter
Figure-4
DD
11. Although the Mudd-Ox has new AW-46 oil in the tank and new oil filters, there is still old oil inside the hydraulic
system past the tank. It’s time to run new oil through the system to push the old oil out via the return line. Lo-
cate the hydraulic oil return line. This is on top of the oil tank, towards the front of the vehicle, shown as “E” in
Figure-5.
12. With the return line removed, find a large bucket. Use oversized extension hoses to slide over the return line.
This will extend the overall length of the return line, so the old oil can drain into the external bucket for proper
disposal. Note: Do not allow oil to spill inside the Mudd-Ox.
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