Transmission/Axle and Hydraulic Oil

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper shift quality, an oil meeting HY-GARD or JDM J20C specifications must be used.

Shift quality problems and/or transmission damage may occur if the HY-GARD or JDM J20C specifications are not followed.

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

The following oils are preferred:

• John Deere HY-GARD ®
• John Deere Low Viscosity * HY-GARD ®

  * Not for use with 18-Speed Powershift Transmission.

Other oils may be used if they meet one of the following:

• John Deere Standard JDM J20C
• John Deere Standard JDM J20D *

  * Not for use with 18-Speed Powershift Transmission.

Use John Deere BIO-HY-GARD ™ oil when a biodegradable fluid is required. ¹

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

¹ BIO-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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