Hydrostatic Transmission Oil; Grease; Alternative Lubricants - Scotts S2348 Technical Manual

SPECIFICATIONS & INFORMATION

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL

Use the appropriate oil viscosity based on these air
temperature ranges. Operating outside of these
recommended oil air temperature ranges may cause
premature hydrostatic transmission failure.
IMPORTANT: ONLY use a quality SAE 5W-30 (2048)
or 5W-50 SYNTHETIC (2554) engine oil in this
transmission. Mixing of two viscosity grade oils
is NOT RECOMMENED. DO NOT use BIO–HY–
®
GARD in this transmission.
The following oil is RECOMMENDED:
• S2048 use 5W-30 or 10W-30
• S2554 use 5W-50 SYNTHETIC
Use only oils that meet the following specifications:
• API Service Classifications SG or higher.
• CCMC Specifications G4 or higher.
AIR TEMPERATURE
John Deere Dealers: You may want to cross-reference
the following publications to recommend the proper oil
for your customers:
• Module DX,ENOIL2 in JDS–G135;
• Section 530, Lubricants & Hydraulics, of the John
Deere Merchandise Sales Guide;
• Lubrication Sales Manual PI7032.
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GREASE

Use grease based on the expected air temperature
range during the service interval.
The following greases are preferred:
• MOLY HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE
• HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE
• MULTI-PURPOSE GREASE
Other greases may be used if they meet one of the
following:
• SAE Multipurpose EP Grease with a maximum of
5% molybdenum disulfide.
• SAE Multipurpose EP Grease
Greases meeting Military Specification MIL-G-10924F
may be used as arctic grease.

ALTERNATIVE LUBRICANTS

Conditions in certain geographical areas outside the
United States and Canada may require different
lubricant recommendations than these printed in this
manual or the operator's manual. Consult with your
M58275
John Deere Dealer, or Sales Branch to obtain the
alternative lubricant recommendations.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
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