Looking for oil change info

[HJK]

New tractor owner here, I recently bought a Montana LG 2740 with about 1200 hrs and am looking for info. on oil changes. I downloaded the service manual from a site recommended by some folks here, and I've found the oils for the engine and front axle, but there is no mention of what to use in the transmission/rear axle/hydraulics, which I believe are all a common system. The level is low, and since I don't know what's in it I don't want to add, but would rather change it all. Anyone got an idea of what type and how much oil there is, and how often it should be changed? Thanks!

 

[mkreitler]

SCHAEFFER'S SIMPLEX SUPREME #315 as for as oil goes.Some of the best around.Change it every 300 HRS. if used every day 10 or more hrs.per day. Otherwise go with every 500HRS. If you need more info.contact a dealer in your area that services MONTANA TRACTORS.

 

[Wolfy]

It is likely Universal Tractor fluid.

 

[mkreitler]

Yes it is a Universal Tractor fluid of the highest quality.I use it in all my tractors some have 12000+ hrs. Check it out on there web site.SCHAEFFER'S MANUFACTUREING.com

 

[3930dave]

Try a post ("Need Hydraulic fluid specs....") in the Montana forum.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/montana/

SCHAEFFER'S has great lubes, and should be easy to get farm delivery in the USA.

On my 3930, I went with Chevron 1000 THF - availabilty/pricing was good here, and it met my needs. They have a synthetic THF available too, see bottom of page at link below.

Coolants, Antifreeze, Transmission Fluid, Delo ELC - Chevron Lubricants

Rgds, D.

http://www.alexisoil.com/sites/default/files/1000THF%20PDS%20226606.pdf