Front Wheel Drive Axle Oil

Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes.

The following oil is preferred:

John Deere HY-GARD ®

Other oils may be used if they meet the following:

John Deere Standard JDM J20C

Use the following oil when a biodegradable fluid is required:

John Deere BIO-HY-GARD ™ ¹

NOTE: In axles with brake DO NOT use BIO-HY-GARD oil.

HY-GARD is a registered trademark of Deere & Company.
BIO-HY-GARD is a trademark of Deere & Company.

¹BIO-HY-GARD meets or exceeds the minimum biodegradability of 80% within 21 days according to CEC-L-33-T-82 test method. BIO-HY-GARD should not be mixed with mineral oils because this reduces the biodegradability and makes proper oil recycling impossible.

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