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250GLC
Excavator
(PIN: 1FF250GX_ _F608713—)
*OMT351369X19*
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
250GLC Excavator
(PIN: 1FF250GX_ _F608713— )
OMT351369X19 ISSUE D2 (ENGLISH)
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
If this product contains a gasoline engine:
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
The State of California requires the above two warnings.
Additional Proposition 65 Warnings can be found in this manual.
Worldwide Construction
And Forestry Division
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Introduction
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Introduction
FCC Notifications to User
FCC Notification residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) harmful interference to radio communications. However,
These devices may not cause harmful interference, and no guarantee shall be made that interference will not occur
(2) these devices must accept any interference received, in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
including interference that may cause undesired operation. harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
These devices must be operated as supplied by John can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
Deere Ag Management Solutions. Any changes or the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
modifications made to these devices without the express one or more of the following measures:
written approval of John Deere Ag Management Solutions
may void the user’s authority to operate these devices.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
Modular Telematics Gateway and Satellite Module receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with different from that to which the receiver is connected.
the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to part 15 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide technician for help.
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
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Contents
Page
Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.50 m (8 ft. 2 in.);
Bucket: 851 kg (1876 lb.); Shoe 600
mm (28 in.) ....................................................4-6-6
Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.50 m (8 ft. 2 in.);
Bucket: 851 kg (1876 lb.): Shoe 700
mm (28 in.) ....................................................4-6-7
Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.50 m (8 ft. 2 in.);
Bucket: 851 kg (1876 lb.); Shoe 800
mm (32 in.) ....................................................4-6-8
Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.96 m (9 ft. 9 in.);
Bucket: 871 kg (1920 lb.); Shoe:
700 mm (28 in.) .............................................4-6-9
Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.96 m (9 ft. 9 in.);
Bucket: 871 kg (1920 lb.); Shoe:
800 mm (32 in.) ...........................................4-6-10
Lift Capacity—Arm: 3.61 m (11 ft.
10 in.); Bucket: 871 kg (1920 lb.);
Shoe: 700 mm (28 in.) ................................4-6-11
Lift Capacity—Arm: 3.61 m (11 ft.
10 in.); Bucket: 871 kg (1920 lb.);
Shoe: 800 mm (32 in.) ................................4-6-12
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Safety—General Precautions
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and
Disposal of Fluids and Components
Safety and environmental stewardship measures must
be taken into account when decommissioning a machine
and/or component. These measures include the following:
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• Use appropriate tools and personal protective
equipment such as clothing, gloves, face shields or
glasses, during the removal or handling of objects and
materials.
• Follow instructions for specialized components.
• Release stored energy by lowering suspended machine
elements, relaxing springs, disconnecting the battery
or other electrical power, and releasing pressure in
hydraulic components, accumulators, and other similar filters; batteries; and, other substances or parts.
systems. Burning of flammable fluids or components in other than
• Minimize exposure to components which may have specially designed incinerators may be prohibited by law
residue from agricultural chemicals, such as fertilizers and could result in exposure to harmful fumes or ashes.
and pesticides. Handle and dispose of these • Service and dispose of air conditioning systems
components appropriately. appropriately. Government regulations may require
• Carefully drain engines, fuel tanks, radiators, hydraulic a certified service center to recover and recycle air
cylinders, reservoirs, and lines before recycling conditioning refrigerants which could damage the
components. Use leak-proof containers when draining atmosphere if allowed to escape.
fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers. • Evaluate recycling options for tires, metal, plastic,
• Do not pour waste fluids onto the ground, down a drain, glass, rubber, and electronic components which may be
or into any water source. recyclable, in part or completely.
• Observe all national, state, and local laws, regulations, • Contact your local environmental or recycling center, or
or ordinances governing the handling or disposal of your John Deere dealer for information on the proper
waste fluids (example: oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid); way to recycle or dispose of waste.
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Exhaust Filter Ash Handling and Disposal qualified service provider should remove ash
from the exhaust filter. Personal protective
CAUTION: Under federal, state, and local laws or equipment and clothing, maintained in a sanitary
regulations, exhaust filter ash can be classified and reliable condition, should be used when
as a hazardous waste. Hazardous waste must handling and cleaning exhaust filter. See an
be disposed of in accordance with all applicable authorized John Deere dealer for exhaust
federal, state, and local laws or regulations filter ash handling and disposal.
governing hazardous waste disposal. Only a
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Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service,
hospital, and fire department near your telephone.
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Safety—Maintenance Precautions
Service Cooling System Safely
Explosive release of fluids from pressurized cooling
system can cause serious burns.
Do not service radiator through the radiator cap. Only fill
through the surge tank filler cap. Shut off engine. Only
remove surge tank filler cap when cool enough to touch
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with bare hands. Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure
before removing completely.
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Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust.
Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated
by welding, soldering, or using a torch.
Remove paint before heating:
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• Remove paint a minimum of 100 mm (4 in.) from area
to be affected by heating. If paint cannot be removed,
wear an approved respirator before heating or welding.
• If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the dust.
Wear an approved respirator.
• If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with
soap and water before welding. Remove solvent or
paint stripper containers and other flammable material
Do all work in an area that is well ventilated to carry toxic
from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes
fumes and dust away.
before welding or heating.
Dispose of paint and solvent properly.
Do not use a chlorinated solvent in areas where welding
will take place.
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Make Welding Repairs Safely
IMPORTANT: Disable electrical power before welding.
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Turn off main battery switch and disconnect
positive (+) and negative (-) battery cables.
Do not weld or apply heat on any part of a reservoir or
tank that has contained oil or fuel. Heat from welding and
cutting can cause oil, fuel, or cleaning solution to create
gases which are explosive, flammable, or toxic.
Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid welding or heating near pressurized fluid lines.
Flammable spray may result and cause severe burns if
pressurized lines malfunction as a result of heating. Do not Make sure there is good ventilation. Wear eye protection
let heat go beyond work area to nearby pressurized lines. and protective equipment when welding.
Remove paint properly. Do not inhale paint dust or fumes.
Use a qualified welding technician for structural repairs.
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Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions
Safety Signs Installed on Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped
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Hydraulic Coupler Safety Signs
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Operation—Operator’s Station
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Switch
The Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) switch (1) allows
operator to accept or decline software updates available
to the machine when prompted by an alarm on the
monitor. LEDs on the SAR switch will illuminate when the
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alarm appears. The left LED will be red and the right LED
will be green.
Press left side of SAR switch (red LED) to DECLINE
installation (2) of software updates.
Press right side of SAR switch (green LED) to ACCEPT
installation (3) of software updates.
Service ADVISOR™ Remote Switch
For more information on SAR functionality, see Service
ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process
and Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Operation. 1— Service ADVISOR™ 3— ACCEPT Installation
Remote (SAR) Switch
(Section 2-3.) 2— DECLINE Installation
Service ADVISOR is a trademark of Deere & Company
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Auxiliary Function Enable Switch—If
Equipped
(S.N. —610767)
The pilot control shutoff lever must be in the unlocked
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(DOWN) position to enable auxiliary function lever (AFL)
functions. See Pilot Shutoff Lever. (Section 2-1.)
Press auxiliary function enable switch (1) to enable
auxiliary function lever (AFL) on the right pilot control
lever. The light-emitting diode (LED) on auxiliary function
enable switch illuminates when functions are enabled.
NOTE: If pilot control lever is cycled to the locked Auxiliary Function Enable Switch
(UP) position and then back to the unlocked
(DOWN) position, the auxiliary function enable 1— Auxiliary Function Enable
switch will be disabled. Switch
To disable AFL, press the auxiliary function enable switch
again or place the pilot control shutoff lever in the locked light-emitting diode (LED) on auxiliary function enable
(UP) position. LED turns off when functions are disabled. switch illuminates when functions are enabled.
For more information, see Auxiliary Function Lever NOTE: If pilot control lever is cycled to the locked
(AFL)—If Equipped. (Section 2-3.) (UP) position and then back to the unlocked
(DOWN) position, the auxiliary function enable
(S.N. 610768— ) switch will remain enabled.
The pilot control shutoff lever must be in the unlocked
(DOWN) position to enable auxiliary function lever (AFL) To disable AFL, press the auxiliary function enable switch
functions. See Pilot Shutoff Lever. (Section 2-1.) again. LED turns off when functions are disabled.
Press auxiliary function enable switch to enable auxiliary For more information, see Auxiliary Function Lever
function lever (AFL) on the right pilot control lever. The (AFL)—If Equipped. (Section 2-3.)
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Operation—Operator’s Station
Adjusting the Air Suspension Seat—If
Equipped
CAUTION: Prevent possibly injury. Do not adjust
seat settings while operating the machine.
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While sitting on seat, push down on seat angle lever (1) to
adjust seat to desired angle. Release lever.
Pull up on seat fore-and-aft handle (2) to unlock seat.
Slide seat to desired distance from pilot control levers.
Release handle.
Pull out firmness button (3) to decrease seat firmness. Air Suspension Seat
With key switch in the ON position, press in and hold
firmness button to increase seat firmness.
Pull up on backrest lever (4) to release backrest lock.
Move backrest to desired position. Release lever.
Squeeze lumbar ball (5) to add air for firmness to lower
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backrest area. Press button on bottom of lumbar ball to
release air and decrease firmness.
Pull headrest (6) upward or push downward to desired
height. Move headrest to desired angle.
Pull up on armrest (7) to move it out of the way when
exiting the cab.
Adjusting the Armrest
Turn armrest dial (8) to adjust angle of armrest.
Pull seat and console handle (9) up toward operator. Slide 1— Seat Angle Lever 6— Headrest
entire seat and consoles to desired distance from travel 2— Seat Fore-and-Aft Handle 7— Armrest
3— Firmness Button 8— Armrest Dial
pedals and levers. Release handle. 4— Backrest Lever 9— Seat and Console Handle
5— Lumbar Ball
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Operation—Monitor Operation
Main Menu—Alarm List
The Alarm List menu will always appear as the first
submenu under Main Menu, but ONLY if there is an actual
alarm generated. If there is more than one alarm, a list
will be displayed. If there are no alarms, Alarm List will
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not appear as a submenu.
The submenus under Main Menu that appear on monitor
include:
NOTE: Alarm List ONLY appears as a submenu
if there is an actual alarm.
• Alarm List Main Menu Screen
• Air Conditioner
• Radio
• Work Mode
• Setting Menu
• Information Menu
At Main Menu screen (1) with Alarm List highlighted, press
monitor dial (2) to view generated alarms.
If there is more than one alarm, rotate monitor dial to
highlight a particular alarm. Press monitor dial to view
detailed information about that alarm and how to rectify
the problem.
When an alarm indicator appears on the monitor display,
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an alarm light (5) is also illuminated on the bottom of the
monitor to alert the operator.
Press back button (3) to return to previous screen.
Press home button (4) to return to default screen.
1— Main Menu Screen 4— Home Button
2— Monitor Dial 5— Alarm Light
3— Back Button Switch Panel
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Operation—Monitor Operation
Main Menu—Work Mode
The Work Mode menu allows operator to select front
attachment.
The submenus under Main Menu that appear on monitor
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include:
NOTE: Alarm List ONLY appears as a submenu
if there is an actual alarm.
• Alarm List
• Air Conditioner
• Radio
• Work Mode Main Menu Screen
• Setting Menu
• Information Menu
At Main Menu screen (1), rotate monitor dial (2) to
highlight Work Mode. Press monitor dial to display Work
Mode menu.
Work Mode menu items include:
NOTE: This list of front attachments are examples
only. Personalized list of front attachments can
be entered in monitor through the Attachment
Name Input screen. See Main Menu—Setting
Menu—Attachment Name Input in this section.
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• Bucket (bucket icon will also be shown)
• Thumb 1 (thumb icon will also be shown)
• Breaker 1 (breaker icon will also be shown)
Type-A
• Breaker 2 (breaker icon will also be shown)
Type-B
• Pulverizer 1 (pulverizer icon will also be shown)
• Crusher 1 (crusher icon will also be shown)
• Grapple 1 (grapple icon will also be shown) Switch Panel
Rotate monitor dial to highlight desired front attachment.
1— Main Menu Screen 3— Back Button
Press monitor dial to select the desired attachment for 2— Monitor Dial 4— Home Button
operation.
If Bucket work mode was selected, screen will revert
back to the default screen and a bucket icon displays on If adjustments need to be made to this information,
monitor in the upper left corner. see an authorized John Deere dealer. If information
is correct and ready for operation, rotate monitor dial
If any other work mode is selected, the following to highlight the checkmark ( ) and press monitor
information is displayed: dial. Screen will revert back to the default screen and
selected attachment icon displays on monitor in the
• Maximum Pump Flow Rate..........XXX.XX gpm upper left corner.
• Maximum Engine Speed.................XXXX min-¹
• Selector Valve................................O/T or C/V Press back button (3) to return to previous screen.
• 2 Pumps Combined Flow.........OFF/ON
• Breaker Relief Pressure.........OFF/ON Press home button (4) to return to default screen.
•
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Operation—Monitor Operation
Main Menu—Information Menu—Operation • Attachment Operation
Rotate monitor dial to highlight Attachment Operation.
The Operation menu provides fuel consumption and Press monitor dial to display Attachment Operation
operating hours of the breaker, front attachment, tracks, information:
and overall machine hours. - Operating Time ...........................XXXX.X h
At Information Menu, rotate monitor dial to highlight Press monitor dial to return to the previous menu.
Operation. Press monitor dial to display Operation menu. To reset attachment operating hours, rotate monitor
dial to highlight CLEAR in the bottom right corner of
NOTE: Total fuel consumption and fuel consumption screen and press monitor dial.
rate depend on the operating environment and • Travel Operation
the operation method of machine. Rotate monitor dial to highlight Travel Operation. Press
monitor dial to display Travel Operation information:
Operation menu items include: - Operating Time ...........................XXXX.X h
Press monitor dial to return to the previous menu. To
• Fuel Consumption reset travel operating hours, rotate monitor dial to
Rotate monitor dial to highlight Fuel Consumption. Press highlight CLEAR in the bottom right corner of screen
monitor dial to display Fuel Consumption information: and press monitor dial.
- Machine Operation Hours ............... XX h
- Fuel Consumption ............................ XX L
• Actual Operation
- Average Fuel Consumption Rate....XX.X L/h NOTE: The actual operation time includes the
Press monitor dial to return to the previous menu. To front attachment operation and the travel
reset fuel consumption data, rotate monitor dial to operation hours.
highlight CLEAR in the bottom right corner of screen
and press monitor dial. Rotate monitor dial to highlight Actual Operation. Press
• Breaker Operation monitor dial to display Actual Operation information:
Rotate monitor dial to highlight Breaker Operation. - Operating Time ...........................XXXX.X h
Press monitor dial to display Breaker Operation Press monitor dial to return to the previous menu. To
information: reset actual operating hours, rotate monitor dial to
- Operating Time ........................XXXXXX.X h highlight CLEAR in the bottom right corner of screen
- Machine Operation Hours ............XXXX.X h and press monitor dial.
- Operation Ratio................................XXX.X %
Press monitor dial to return to the previous menu. To Press back button to return to previous screen.
reset breaker operating data, rotate monitor dial to Press home button to return to default screen.
highlight CLEAR in the bottom right corner of screen
and press monitor dial.
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Operation—Operating the Machine
Travel Pedals and Levers
CAUTION: Prevent possible injury from
unexpected machine movement. Keep
bystanders clear of machine when traveling.
Keep bystanders clear of machine when traveling.
IMPORTANT: Prevent unexpected machine movement.
Note current position of the travel motors
(4). If motors are to the front of the machine,
the machine moves OPPOSITE to the travel
direction described in the following instructions.
The following instructions apply when the travel motors (4)
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are to the rear of the machine. If the travel motors are to
the front of the machine, the machine moves OPPOSITE
to the direction described.
FORWARD TRAVEL (1): Push down on front of both
pedals or press both levers forward.
REVERSE TRAVEL (2): Push down on rear of both Travel Pedals and Levers
pedals or pull both levers rearward.
NEUTRAL POSITION (3): Travel brakes automatically
stop and hold the machine.
RIGHT TURN: Push down on front of left pedal or press
left lever forward.
LEFT TURN: Push down on front of right pedal or press
right lever forward.
SHORT TURN (COUNTER ROTATE): Push down the
front of one pedal and the rear of the other or press one
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lever forward and pull the other rearward.
SINGLE PEDAL TRAVEL (5): If equipped, single pedal
travel can be used to move machine in forward or reverse
direction of travel only.
1. Disengage single pedal travel lock (6) by pushing
forward.
Single Pedal Travel
2. FORWARD TRAVEL: Push down on front of single
pedal travel.
1— Forward Travel 4— Travel Motor (2 used)
3. REVERSE TRAVEL: Push down on rear of single 2— Reverse Travel 5— Single Pedal Travel
pedal travel. 3— Neutral Position 6— Single Pedal Travel Lock
4. Engage single pedal travel lock by pulling back.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION: Travel pedal and lever
CAUTION: Prevent possible injury from machine dampers are provided for smooth control. In extreme cold
tipping. Operate control pedals or levers slowly weather, pedal or lever effort increases. Operate pedals
when traveling down a slope. or levers several times with pilot shutoff lever in the locked
(UP) position.
TRAVELING DOWN A SLOPE: Operate control pedals or
levers slowly when traveling down a slope.
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Operation—Operating the Machine
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Operation
The flex power controller (FPC) will interface with
JDLink™ and the monitor to communicate the availability
of software updates and programming progress. The
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) switch (1) is wired
directly to the FPC and allows the operator to accept
or decline available updates. Alarm indicators on the
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display are controlled through diagnostic trouble codes
(DTCs) originating from the FPC. The FPC will create
the DTCs under certain conditions, which will then
prompt the monitor to display operator instructions. It
will be necessary to interact with a John Deere dealer or
technician for needed information.
NOTE: The programming alarm indicator is used for Service ADVISOR™ Remote Switch
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indicator changes for each purpose.