Hydraulic System Oil

Use an oil viscosity suitable for 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 ®

The following oils are also recommended:

·John Deere UNI-GARD ™

·John Deere BIO-HY-GARD ™ ¹

Other oils may be used if they comply with one or more of the following standards:

·John Deere JDM J20C standard

·John Deere JDM J20D standard

·John Deere JDM J27A standard

IMPORTANT: Do not use engine oil in the hydraulic system.

Arctic oils (such as Military Specification MIL-L-46167B) may be used at temperatures below -30°C (-22°F).

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

¹ BIO-HY-GARD achieves or exceeds a minimum biodegradability of 80% in 21 days, according to the CEC L-32-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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