2004 John Deer Buck Utility ATV 500, 500EX and 500EXT Service Manual, Page 13Get this manual
Use the following gear grease based on the air temperature rangeOperating outside of the recommended grease air temperature range may cause premature gear transmission failure All machines operate at top efficiency only when clean lubricants are usedUse clean storage containers to handle all lubricantsStore them in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminationStore drums on their sidesMake sure all containers are properly marked as to their contentsDispose of all old, used containers and their contents properly
The following John Deere gear grease is PREFERRED: JDM J13E4, NLGI Grade 2-
Other greases may be used if above preferred John Deere grease is not available, provided they meet the following specification: John Deere Standard JDM J13E4, NLGI Grade 2
In general, avoid mixing different brands or types of lubricantsManufacturers blend additives in their lubricants to meet certain specifications and performance requirementsMixing different lubricants can interfere with the proper functioning of these additives and lubricant properties which will downgrade their intended specified performance