I will not attempt to identify the year of an SM420 transmission. Here is general information:
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/sm420.htm

Date code info here (after you narrow down the years from info in the link above):
http://members.cox.net/cglabe1/SM420/sm420.html

As stated above: "Fluid/lubricant goes into the u-joint housing from the transmission (if you still have the enclosed driveshaft)." That is also described in the Owner's Manual and/or Shop Manual.