Complete technical Operator's manual for John Deere 250GLC and 290GLC Excavators, with all the workshop information to maintain & operate.

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Table of Contents

Foreword

Manual Identification—READ THIS FIRST!

IMPORTANT

License Agreement for John Deere Software

Emissions Control System Certification Label

EPA Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition

CARB Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition

FCC Notifications to User

Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR)—SOFTWARE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

John Deere Online Bookstore

Technical Information Feedback Form

Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences

Safety and Operator Convenience Features

Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions

Recognize Safety Information

Follow Safety Instructions

Operate Only If Qualified

Wear Protective Equipment

Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications

Control Pattern Selector—If Equipped

Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses

Inspect Machine

Stay Clear of Moving Parts

Avoid High-Pressure Fluids

Avoid High-Pressure Oils

Work In Ventilated Area

Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling

Prevent Fires

In Case of Machine Fire

Prevent Battery Explosions

Handle Starting Fluid Safely

Handle Chemical Products Safely

Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components

Exhaust Filter Ash Handling and Disposal

Prepare for Emergencies

Clean Debris from Machine

Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions

Use Steps and Handholds Correctly

Start Only From Operator's Seat

Use and Maintain Seat Belt

Prevent Unintended Machine Movement

Avoid Work Site Hazards

Keep Riders Off Machine

Avoid Backover Accidents

Inspect and Maintain ROPS

Avoid Machine Tip Over

Use Special Care When Lifting Objects

Travel Safely

Prevent Acid Burns

Add and Operate Attachments Safely

Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions

Park and Prepare for Service Safely

Service Cooling System Safely

Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating

Make Welding Repairs Safely

Drive Metal Pins Safely

Clean Exhaust Filter Safely

Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs

Safety Signs and Other Instructions

Safety Signs Installed on Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped

Section 2-1: Operation—Operator's Station

Pedals, Levers, and Panels

Switch Panel

Switch Panel Functions

Rear Left Panel

Horn

Power Dig Button

Pilot Shutoff Lever

Left Console

Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch

Seat Heater Switch—If Equipped

Reversing Fan Switch—If Equipped

Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning Switch—6068HT073 Engine Only

Right Console

Right Enable Switch

Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Switch

Auxiliary Function Enable Switch—If Equipped

Cab Heater and Air Conditioner

Selecting Display Between Celsius and Fahrenheit

Operating the AM/FM Radio

Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location

Alternative Exit Tool

Cab Dome Light Switch

Opening Upper Front (Alternative Exit) Window

Removing and Storing the Lower Front Window

Opening Cab Door Window

Opening and Closing the Polycarbonate-Type Roof Exit Cover

Adjusting the Mechanical Suspension Seat

Adjusting the Air Suspension Seat—If Equipped

Adjusting Pilot Control Lever Console Height

Section 2-2: Operation—Monitor Operation

Monitor

Monitor Functions

Monitor Start-Up

Main Menu

Main Menu—Alarm List

Main Menu—Air Conditioner

Main Menu—Radio

Main Menu—Work Mode

Main Menu—Setting Menu

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Date and Time

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Attachment Name Input

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Auto-Shutdown

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Auto Exhaust Filter Cleaning

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Sub Meter Selection

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Rear View Camera Monitor

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Display Item Selection

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Brightness Adjustment

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Language

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Unit Selection

Main Menu—Setting Menu—Main Menu Sequence Change

Main Menu—Information Menu

Main Menu—Information Menu—Operation

Main Menu—Information Menu—Maintenance

Main Menu—Information Menu—Troubleshooting

Main Menu—Information Menu—Monitoring

Section 2-3: Operation—Operating the Machine

Before Starting Work

Operator's Daily Machine Check Before Starting

Engine Break-In Period

Starting Engine

Cold Weather Start Aid

Cold Weather Warm-Up

Travel Pedals and Levers

Auxiliary Function Lever (AFL)—If Equipped

Exhaust Filter—6068HT073 Engine Only

Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning—6068HT073 Engine Only

Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process

Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Operation

Locking the Hydraulic Coupler to the Attachment—If Equipped

Unlocking the Hydraulic Coupler From the Attachment—If Equipped

Control Lever Pattern Operation

Control Lever Pattern Conversion

Mechanical Control Lever Pattern Selector—If Equipped

Operating in Water and Mud

Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope

Required Machine Stop Warning

Lifting

Lower Boom With Engine Stopped

Parking the Machine

Loading and Unloading for Transport

Towing Machine

Lifting the Machine

Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine

Diesel Fuel

Diesel Fuel Specifications

Lubricity of Diesel Fuel

Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel

BioDiesel Fuel

Testing Diesel Fuel

Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives

Fuel Filters

Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines

Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants

Mixing of Lubricants

Lubricant Storage

Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil

John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV

Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II

Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines

Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage III

Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage III Engines

Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV

Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV Engines

Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude

Oil Filters

Hydraulic Oil

Swing Gear Case and Travel Gear Case Oils

Pump Drive Gear Case Oil

Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot, Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing Gear Grease

Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)

Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate

Operating in Warm Temperature Climates

Testing Coolant Freeze Point

Disposing of Coolant

Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance

Service Machine at Specified Intervals

Check the Hour Meter Regularly

Prepare Machine for Maintenance

Engine Identification

Open Access Doors for Service

Open Engine Cover for Service

Fuel Tank

Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments

Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit

Service Intervals—6068HT073 Engine Only

Required Parts—6068HT073 Engine Only

Service Intervals—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Required Parts—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required

Remove and Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen

Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level

Check and Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve

Check and Adjust Track Sag

Clean Rear Camera Lens—If Equipped

Service Exhaust Filter—6068HT073 Engine Only

Section 3-4: Maintenance—10 Hours or Daily

Check Engine Oil Level

Check Engine Coolant Level

Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level

Lubricate Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped

Section 3-5: Maintenance—Every 50 Hours or Weekly

Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank Sump

Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—6068HT073 Engine Only

Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Drain Final Fuel Filter

Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped

Lubricate Working Tool Pivots

Section 3-6: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours

Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware

Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours

Check Swing Gear Case Oil Level

Drain Water and Sediment from Hydraulic Tank

Check Pump Drive Gear Case Oil Level

Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals

Check and Adjust Air Conditioner Belt—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level

Lubricate Front End Pin Joints

Take Engine Oil Sample

Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours

Lubricate Swing Bearing

Lubricate Swing Bearing Gear

Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—6068HT073 Engine Only

Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Replace Final Fuel Filter

Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped

Check Air Intake Hoses

Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter

Clean Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculating Air Filters

Take Fluid Samples

Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours

Drain and Refill Swing Gear Case Oil

Replace Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter

Replace Pilot Oil Filter

Drain and Refill Pump Drive Gear Case Oil

Remove and Clean Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) Hose—6068HT073 Engine Only

Remove and Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Inspect Serpentine Belt—6068HT073 Engine Only

Inspect Serpentine Belt—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Replace Air Cleaner Elements

Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve

Check Coolant Condition

Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours

Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash

Drain and Refill Travel Gear Case Oil

Replace Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) Filter—6068HT073 Engine Only

Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours

Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Section 3-12: Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours

Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil

Replace Hydraulic Tank Vent Cap Filter

Section 3-13: Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours

Drain Cooling System—6068HT073 Engine Only

Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure—6068HT073 Engine Only

Drain Cooling System—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine

Bleed Fuel System

Clean Radiator, Oil Cooler, Charge Air Cooler, and Fuel Cooler

Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump

Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors

Precautions for Alternator and Regulator

Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully

Using Battery Charger

Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System

Replacing Batteries

Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped

Welding On Machine

Clean the Machine Regularly

Adding 12-Volt Accessories

JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped

Keep ROPS Installed Properly

Replacing Fuses

Replacing Bucket Teeth

Replacing Bucket Tooth Tip—Heavy-Duty Bucket

Replacing Bucket Teeth—TK Series

Bucket Remove and Install

Track Sag General Information

Check Track Shoe Hardware

Hardware Torque Specifications

Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values

Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values

Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout

Operational Checkout

Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedure

Engine

Hydraulic System

Electrical System

Software Update

Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage

Prepare Machine for Storage

Monthly Storage Procedure

Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers

Record Product Identification Number (PIN)

Record Engine Serial Number—6068HT073 Engine Only

Record Engine Serial Number—6068HT062 and 6068HT82 Engines Only

Record Travel Motor Serial Numbers

Record Swing Motor Serial Number

Record Hydraulic Coupler Serial Number—If Equipped

Hydraulic Pump Serial Number

Keep Proof of Ownership

Keep Machines Secure

Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications

250GLC Engine Specifications—6068HT073 Engine Only

250GLC Engine Specifications—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

250GLC Drain and Refill Capacities

250GLC Machine Specifications

250GLC Working Ranges

250GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.50 m (8 ft. 2 in.); Bucket: 851 kg (1876 lb.); Shoe 600 mm (28 in.)

250GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.50 m (8 ft. 2 in.); Bucket: 851 kg (1876 lb.): Shoe 700 mm (28 in.)

250GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.50 m (8 ft. 2 in.); Bucket: 851 kg (1876 lb.); Shoe 800 mm (32 in.)

250GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.96 m (9 ft. 9 in.); Bucket: 871 kg (1920 lb.); Shoe: 700 mm (28 in.)

250GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.96 m (9 ft. 9 in.); Bucket: 871 kg (1920 lb.); Shoe: 800 mm (32 in.)

250GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 3.61 m (11 ft. 10 in.); Bucket: 871 kg (1920 lb.); Shoe: 700 mm (28 in.)

250GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 3.61 m (11 ft. 10 in.); Bucket: 871 kg (1920 lb.); Shoe: 800 mm (32 in.)

290GLC Engine Specifications—6068HT073 Engine Only

290GLC Engine Specifications—6068HT062 and 6068HT082 Engines Only

290GLC Drain and Refill Capacities

290GLC Machine Specifications

290GLC Working Ranges

290GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 3.11 m (10 ft. 2 in.); Bucket: 930 kg (2050 lb.); Shoe: 800 mm (32 in.)

290GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 3.76 m (12 ft. 4 in.); Bucket: 930 kg (2050 lb.); Shoe: 800 mm (32 in.)

John Deere 250GLC and 290GLC Excavator Operator's Manual (OMT289049)