Hydraulic Oil

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 ®

The following oils are also recommended:

• John Deere UNI-GARD ™
• John Deere BIO-HY-GARD ™ ¹

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

• John Deere Standard JDM J20C
• John Deere Standard JDM J20D
• John Deere Standard JDM J27A

IMPORTANT: Do not use engine oil for this application.

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.

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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