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 ®

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

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

Use the following oil when a biodegradable fluid is required:

• John Deere BIO-HY-GARD ™ ^{1 , 2}

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.

²BIO-HY-GARD should not be mixed with mineral oils because this reduces the biodegradability and makes proper oil recycling impossible.

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