Year-End Ag Service Specials

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1 2012 Year-End Ag Service Specials

2 Successful opening and closing the seed slot with no-till Planter tune-up is key to accurate seed placement. Is your corn planter ready? There are a few critical parts to check that could help ensure good seed-to-soil placement and emergence. Below are just a few common concerns and some good things to check before going to the field in the spring Planter hitched too low and tipping unevenly front to back. This causes the seed tube to angle forward and could result in seed flying out the seed tube instead of gently dropping into the furrow. The hitch should be set so the planter s toolbar is level or even slightly higher front to back. This ensures proper seed drop and accurate seed placement into the furrow. Bushings in parallel arms should not allow units to be picked up manually. Replace bushings if this is the case. Units should not move from side to side. Depth of no-till coulters should be ¼" shallower than disc opening. A good test is to set the planter openers on a board. Coulters should spin freely. Row cleaner depth should be set so that when the planter is running, not all of the row cleaner units are running; if they are, you might have them set too aggressively. Recommend using floating row cleaners with Treader (depth gauge) wheels. These row cleaners will not move soil but do move continuously. Disc opener test to check wear. Fold a piece of paper in half and slide it between the discs from top. Do the same from the bottom. There should be a space of approximately 2½" to 3" where the paper doesn t touch. If this is not the case, then your disc openers could be worn and could cause a W instead of a clean V trench. This could cause uneven seed depth leading to uneven seed emergence. Seed tubes should not have any play left to right. These should be replaced annually! Even new seed tubes should be checked to make sure they are smooth inside. Any irregularities from the molded plastic should be filed down to prevent seed ricocheting off in various directions as it leaves the tube. To check or adjust the press wheels, try this. Set the planter down on a concrete floor and lightly score the floor. Then adjust the press wheels to an equal distance from the mark.

3 NO-TILL TIPS Planter checks in shop Meters: Have tested every 1 or 2 years or every acres. Change belts and brushes every 3 or 4 years. Take off plastic cover, replace if broken, and check fingers. Parallel Arms: Make sure bolts are tight. Replace bushings and bolts if worn. Seed Tube Guard: Tube guard acts as inside disc scraper. 1" wide new. New guard comes with fins to protect tube. If worn too narrow, disc will rub seed tube. Make sure guard is fastened with 2 roll pins. Seed Tube: Bottom not frazzled or broken. Check that the hook that is halfway up the tube is not broken. Depth Gauge Arm & Wheel: Wheel should rub against disc. Adjust with shim washers or threaded bushing. Replace arm if worn too much. Bearing should not be wobbly or tight. Seed Firmer: Adjust tension bolt if needed. Replace if worn. Over time, firmer will get round on bottom and will not do as good a job of pushing down seed. Closing Arm & Wheels: Bearings not wobbly or tight. Bottom of wheels 1½" to 2" apart. If wheel is too sloppy on arm, replace. Should not be able to shift right or left too much. If too much play, replace arm or bushing. If arm has ¾" hole, drill out, put in eccentric bushing. Arm can be replaced with updated handle arm. Spike Closing Wheels: Should be 2¼" to 2½" apart at bottom. One spike closing wheel against a regular closing wheel should be 1⅞" apart. Be sure that all closing wheels are perfectly aligned behind the double disc openers so they are closing equally on either side of trench. Spikes and Posi closing wheels are recommended for closing the trench in tough conditions without causing compaction. Liquid Pump: Hoses should be pliable, not dried out or stretched. Chains: Chain should be snug. Check spring tension. With planter raised completely, chain should be as short as possible. Spring should not be stretched out. Stretched too much can cause planter to driver harder resulting in slippage. Replace chains if stiff. Chain Idlers: Check all chain idlers and bushings. Replace if worn. Oil all chains. Grease all zerks. Coulters: New discs 16". Check springs. Bearings should not be wobbly or tight. Planter checks in field Planter Level: Bottom of toolbar 20" from ground. Parallel arms should be horizontal. Unit should not be crooked. Complete planter needs to be level. Seed Spacing: Set seed depth handle front as far as possible. This will lay seed on top of ground. Tie closing wheels and seed firms up off of the ground. Drop planter and drive 20 or 30 feet. For 30 row, measure 17'5". Count seeds. Your seed count in 17'5" is how many thousand per acre you re planting. Do this 2 or 3 times, and take average. For 28" rows-18'8". For 24" rows-21'10". Seed Depth:1½" - 2" is ideal. 2"-3" in very dry conditions. Never at a depth less than 1½. Depth handle moved front is shallow, back deeper. Dropping Seed: Make sure each unit is dropping seed when starting each field. Closing Wheels: Closing wheels shouldn t run in seed trench. Match rubber, cast, or spike to field conditions. Firm without over firming. Coulter Blade Alignment: To line up with seed disc, adjust with shims. Unit Down Pressure Springs: Check and adjust to field conditions. Oil Chains: Do this daily. Grease depth wheel arm twice daily. 1 tsp. graphite in each hopper every 6 bushel per row. Electrical/seed monitor checks Wiring Harness: Inspect routing. Secure as needed. Check cables/ connectors for damage or corrosion. Operate control console functions. Sensors (Electronic Seed Monitor): Check the distance sensors, and shaft rotation sensors.

4 SAVE BIG with these year-end promotions and discounts! Repairs started BEFORE January 18, 2013: Schedule your inspection and have the repairs started BEFORE January 18, 2013 and receive a 25% DISCOUNT off of the inspection price PLUS one of the following*: 10% Cash Discount on repair parts (must take delivery within 7 days of notification of completion) 7% Discount on repair parts for credit card purchases 7% Discount on repair parts + No Interest/No Payments until July 1, 2013, using the John Deere Financial Multi-Use Account (minimum purchase of $1,000 required) Repairs started AFTER January 18, 2013: Repairs started AFTER January 18, 2013 will receive one of the following*: 10% Cash Discount on repair parts (must take delivery within 7 days of notification of completion) 7% Discount on repair parts for credit card purchases. 7% Discount on repair parts + No Interest/No Payments until July 1, 2013, using the John Deere Financial Multi-Use Account (minimum purchase of $1,000 required) *ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR TRUCKING PERMITS FOR SPECIALIZED LOADS (Not included in free hauling). DEADLINE TO SIGN UP 1/18/2013. UNITS MUST BE AVAILABLE UPON DEALER REQUEST. WORK MUST BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2013.

5 Deer Country s RUNNING TIME SERVICE Provides you with peace of mind now backed by a full-year parts warranty! (One-year parts warranty only applies to John Deere parts installed by Deer Country from date of invoice.) We offer 24-hour/6-day a week support for Ag parts and service. We also provide top priority scheduling for the upcoming year, on all units that have been through the Deer Country RUNNING TIME inspection programs. When you take advantage of our special inspection programs and have our factory-trained technicians perform the recommended repairs, we back it up with RUNNING TIME support! Priority scheduling only applies to units that have received the RUNNING TIME inspection and recommended repairs during the year-end promotion. 100% of additional parts and labor must be provided by Deer Country parts and service departments to qualify. RUNNING TIME SERVICE Combine Inspection Program Don t let breakdowns cost you downtime! Let Deer Country perform a complete John Deere combine inspection, including oil and coolant scans. A little preventive maintenance after such a difficult harvest will keep you up and running next year. Let our factory-trained and certified technicians inspect your combine and perform the recommended repairs. Plus, receive priority scheduling during the next combining season. All inspections follow the rigid John Deere inspection guide, and all recommended repairs are performed with original John Deere parts. Combine and heads MUST be blown off prior to inspection. Combine... $ Combine Corn Heads...$ Combine Platforms...$ Parts and labor for recommended additional repairs not included. On-farm inspections included in price up to 20 miles from nearest Deer Country location. Platform and heads not included. Deadline to sign up is January 18, Units must be available upon dealer request. t Work must be completed no later than April 15, $290.00* *Inspection price if repairs are started before 1/18/13.

6 RUNNING TIME SERVICE Forage Harvester Inspection Program Don t let breakdowns cost you downtime! Preventive maintenance keeps you in the field during the harvest season. Let Deer Country s factory-trained and certified technicians inspect your forage harvester and perform the recommended repairs. Plus, you will receive priority scheduling during your next harvesting season. All inspections follow the rigid John Deere inspection guide, and all recommended repairs are performed with original John Deere parts. Don t let downtime get you down. Take advantage of these great savings now! 5000 Series... $ /7000 Series... $ Hay Pick Ups... $ Forage Harvester Heads... $49.99 / Row $335.00* $410.00* $90.00* 00* $37.00* Parts and labor for recommended additional repairs not included. On-farm inspections included in price up to 20 miles from nearest Deer Country location. *Inspection price if repairs are started before 1/18/13. RUNNING TIME SERVICE Tractor and Skid Steer Loader Inspection Program All of our inspections include engine oil and engine coolant scans. These critical tests can save you time and money by giving you a heads up on the condition of critical internal engine components. Don t let costly engine failures creep up on you. Have an OIL SCAN and COOL SCAN done, and go into the field with peace of mind. John Deere Row Crop Tractors (2WD and 4WD) - $ $224.99* Skid Steer Loaders... $ $255.00* Parts and labor for recommended additional repairs not included. On-farm inspections included in price up to 20 miles from nearest Deer Country location. Deadline to sign up is January 18, Units must be available upon dealer request. Work must be completed no later than April 15, *Inspection price if repairs are started before 1/18/13.

7 RUNNING TIME SERVICE Planters and Drills Inspection Program With the cost of inputs these days, can you afford not to have your planting equipment ready for peak performance? Let our John Deere-certified factory-trained technicians inspect and repair your planting equipment prior to the upcoming season! Planter Inspection $20 per row on farm, includes service call up to 20 miles from closest Deer Country location. Drill Inspection $10 per row on farm, includes service call up to 20 miles from closest Deer Country location. Monitors tested $49 each, dropped off at the Service Department $15/row unit Row units cleaned, inspected and run on test stand (Must be dropped off at service station). Additional parts, labor, and retesting required to bring monitors and row units in to factory specification will be extra. Deer Country is proud to support the latest in precision planting technology. Have your meters tested, calibrated and repaired using our state-of-the-art test stand to maximize your yields and reduce your seed input costs! RUNNING TIME SERVICE Hay Tools Inspection Program Don t wait until you re ready to mow to have your equipment checked. Take advantage of Deer Country s service specials and save money on those needed repairs. Deer Country will perform a complete inspection and lube on your hay tools, and provide a written estimate of any additional repairs required. John Deere Pull Type MoCos...$ John Deere Rotary Cutters...$ John Deere Round Balers...$ John Deere Square Balers...$ $120.00* Parts and labor for recommended additional repairs not included. On-farm inspections included in price up to 20 miles from nearest Deer Country location. *Inspection price if repairs are started before 1/18/13. Deadline to sign up is January 18, Units must be available upon dealer request. Work must be completed no later than April 15, 2013.

8 Deer Country Farm and Lawn P.O. Box 4573 Lancaster, PA PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID LANCASTER, PA PERMIT #453 A Tradition of Quality... Sales, Parts & Service Call one of our Ag locations to schedule your inspection. Adamstown, PA 1923 Bowmansville Road Lancaster, PA 2710 Mount Joy Road Allentown, PA 6670 Ruppsville Road We proudly accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and John Deere Financial Year-End Ag Service Specials