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Fuels and Lubricants
MIXING OF LUBRICANTS
Consult your John Deere dealer to obtain specific
In general, avoid mixing different brands or types of oil.
information and recommendations.
Oil manufacturers blend additives in their oils to meet
certain specifications and performance requirements.
Mixing different oils can interfere with the proper
functioning of these additives and degrade lubricant
performance.
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FACTORY/INITIAL FILL LUBRICANTS
The acceptable air temperature ranges for the initial fill
lubricants are as follows:
Engine ................................................... -25C (-13F)
40C
(104F)
to
Pump Gearbox ...................................... -25C (-13F)
50C
(122F)
to
Hydraulic Oil .......................................... -29C (-20F)
50C
(122F)
to
Swing and Propel Gearbox ..................... -20C (-4F)
50C
(122F)
to
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