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Read articles →This is a quick, narrow how-to: an owner checks and refills hydraulic fluid on his 1025R after fixing a leaking hose and worn O-rings covered in earlier videos. It shows the dipstick and fill cap locations, the correct fluid (Low Viz Hy-Guard), how to read the crosshatch level mark, and a reminder to inspect the O-ring on the fill plug. Best for owners doing this specific maintenance task, not a general review.
Posted by an owner-operator documenting DIY repairs and maintenance on his own 1025R.
Low Viz Hy-Guard hydraulic fluid is the correct fluid to use when checking and refilling the 1025R.
The dipstick with the yellow handle is located in the rear of the tractor, and the fill cap is up front, resembling a water reservoir.
Check that the fluid reading on the dipstick falls within the crosshatch section, which means it is filled correctly without being overfilled.
Check the O-ring on the fill plug to make sure it is still in good shape, since John Deere tractors have O-rings in many places.
