kellytheaker
New member
am i to use 85-90 in the front axle or hydrollic fluid , it is slightly low and would like to top up. thanks in advance
4600 JD front diff lube
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rmonio
Platinum Member
Use the Low Viscosity HY-GARD in the front MFWD differential. It's the same as the fluid you use for your Hydrostatic transmission and hydraulics.
I haven't hit 500 hours on my 4600 yet - so I haven't had to change mine. I will be there soon, though. I don't like the dipstick that you use to check it as the color of the fluid doesn't register very well on it when you check it. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Good luck!
-Bob
I haven't hit 500 hours on my 4600 yet - so I haven't had to change mine. I will be there soon, though. I don't like the dipstick that you use to check it as the color of the fluid doesn't register very well on it when you check it. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Good luck!
-Bob
yellowsocks93
Veteran Member
In my 990 and 970 you use GL-5 gear lube I prefer 80W 90 but I noticed for the new 20 series Deere's they recommend hydro fluid. I can't remember what my 4300 took in the front end but he could be right it is the hydro fluid.
rmonio
Platinum Member
It's what both manuals - on-line and printed - say to use. So I hope it's right....
-Bob
-Bob
BillyP
Veteran Member
Yep, you're right Bob. The manual states to use either Low Vis Hy Gard or Hy Gard. And from what I'm understanding from JD is they are recommending using Low Vis Hy Gard for all climates, with the HST.
Also, for those that have the older 4000 series tractors, they did change up the service schedule on the hydraulic fluid change and went to a bigger hydraulic filter. This was a few years ago so I doubt you could even get the old type filter anyway.
Compact Utility Tractor Service Interval Change and Improved Hydrostatic Filter
Also, for those that have the older 4000 series tractors, they did change up the service schedule on the hydraulic fluid change and went to a bigger hydraulic filter. This was a few years ago so I doubt you could even get the old type filter anyway.
Compact Utility Tractor Service Interval Change and Improved Hydrostatic Filter
rmonio
Platinum Member
Thanks, Billy... I try to stay on top of this stuff as best as I can and sometimes even the local JD dealer gets miffed because my information is more up-to-date than theirs! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
The change in filter was noted in the on-line manual - but not in the printed version. When this changed it took some time for the dealers to catch up - my recommendation is that one always be wary to confirm parts, procedures, etc. before doing their own work. The web (and this site) is a better source than what the dealers can tell you - unless they read TBN too... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
-Bob
The change in filter was noted in the on-line manual - but not in the printed version. When this changed it took some time for the dealers to catch up - my recommendation is that one always be wary to confirm parts, procedures, etc. before doing their own work. The web (and this site) is a better source than what the dealers can tell you - unless they read TBN too... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
-Bob
