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Check Oil Level in MFWD Axle Housing

LX1029221-UN-15APR03

 CAUTION: If the oil is hot, it may be under pressure. Unscrew the level plug slowly.

Remove level plug (A). Oil must be level with screw bore. Fill to proper level, if necessary. Tighten level plug to 90 Nm (66 lb.-ft.). Always use a transmission oil listed in the Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant section.

NOTE: The position of the level plugs varies depending on axle type.

Check Oil Level in MFWD Final Drives

LX1037223-UN-02NOV05

A - Oil Level Mark

B - Level Plug

 CAUTION: If the oil is hot, it may be under pressure. Unscrew the level plug slowly.

1. Turn the wheel until OIL LEVEL mark (A) is horizontal.

2. Remove level plug (B). Oil must be level with plug bore.

3. If necessary, top up with oil at this point. Tighten level plug to 90 Nm (66 lb.-ft.). Always use a transmission oil listed in the Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant section.

NOTE: Change oil in axle housing and final drives after the first 100 hours of operation. Then change after every 1500 hours of operation or once every 2 years, whichever occurs first. 

Transmission and Hydraulic Oil

LX1033631-UN-29APR04

Use oil with a 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 HY-GARD LOW VISCOSITY

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

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

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

IMPORTANT: On tractors with IVT:

Only John Deere HY-GARD or John Deere BIO-HY-GARD II may be used.

Do NOT use HY-GARD LOW VISCOSITY. Do NOT use BIO-HY-GARD.