How to Estimate the Amount of Wear on a John Deere LX255 Lawn Tractor
- 1). Use your John Deere LX255 lawn tractor as normal. During normal use, make a note on a piece of paper about any general problems you're encountering. Certain wear and tear issues will only manifest themselves while the device is in use. For example, if the unit no longer works in four-wheel drive but works fine in two-wheel drive, write this down. If the unit is having a difficult time turning where it used to turn fine, write this down.
- 2). Turn off your John Deere LX255 lawn tractor and allow it to cool down. Examine the body of the tractor and all its parts and make a list of any work that needs to be done to get it back up to a good working order. For example, if your tires need to be replaced, write down the number of tires. The John Deere LX255 uses two size 15 front tires and two size 20 rear tires. Examine the deck of your lawn tractor for any issues. Depending on the model, the John Deere LX255 will have between a 38-inch and 48-inch deck.
- 3). Go through your list of problems and find individual costs for all the items listed. Use a maintenance sheet or parts list for the John Deere LX255 lawn tractor to determine the individual prices for each item that needs correcting. When you're finished, add up the cost to replace or repair everything on your list to determine the total amount of wear and tear, in dollars, that has happened to your John Deere LX255 lawn tractor.
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