Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Ensure your machine operates at top efficiency by using clean fluids and lubricants only.
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Use clean containers to handle all fluids and lubricants.
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Store fluids and lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Table: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Lubricant
Specification
Description
Use
Capacities
Grease
SAE multi-purpose
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance
with 1% max. molybdenum
disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
As required unless
otherwise specified
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High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance
with 10% max. molybdenum
disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
Driveline slip-joints
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Gear
lubricant
SAE 85W-140
API service class GL-5
Knife drive box
1.5 liters
(1.3 quarts)
Main gearbox
2.75 liters
(2.9 quarts)
Completion gearbox
2.25 liters
(2.4 quarts)
Hydraulic
oil
Single grade trans-hydraulic oil.
Viscosity at 60.1 cSt @ 40°C
(104°F)Viscosity at 9.5 cSt @
100°C (212°F)
Recommended brands:
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Petro-Canada Duratran
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John Deere Hy-Gard J20C
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Case Hy-Tran Ultraction
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AGCO Power Fluid 821 XL
Lubricant trans / hydraulic oil
Header drive
systems reservoir
95 liters (25.1
US gallons)
Chain oil
Chain oil with a viscosity of
100
–
150 sCt at 40°C (104°F) or
mineral oil SAE 20W-50 that
has no detergents or solvents
Chain oil is formulated to
provide good wear protection
and resistance to foaming. It
protects the chain and drive
sprockets against wear.
Reel drive chain
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