John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck

The John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck lawn tractor was produced from 1989 to 1997. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. The STX38 had two main versions: the original yellow-deck (1989-1993) and the black-deck (1994-1997). The yellow-deck model offered more features and an optional headlights kit. It is powered by a 12.5 hp Kohler 398cc single-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. The transmission is a Peerless 920 belt-driven gear type with 5 forward and 1 reverse speeds. The tractor features two-wheel drive, manual sector-and-pinion steering, and integral mechanical disc brakes. The open operator station includes a foam-padded seat. The rear PTO is electric. Dimensions include a 44.69 inch wheelbase, 60 inch length, 52 inch width, 38.6 inch height, and weight of 433 lbs. Tires are 13x6.5-6 front and 18x8.5-8 rear. Electrical system has a negative ground, flywheel alternator charging system with 15 amps, 200 CCA battery at 12 volts. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck and a front-mount 38" single-stage snowblower. Optional accessories include a twin-bag rear grass bagger, wheel weights, tire chains, and weight bracket for snowblower use.
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Founded-
ModelSTX38

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV12.5-1215
Power12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Idle RPM1350-3350
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper and foam
Bore/Stroke3.425x2.638 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement398 cc (24.3 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Compression ratio8.9:1
Oil change interval50 h
Variants
STX38 Black-deck1994-1997
STX38 Yellow-deck1988-1993
Dimensions
Width52 inches (132 cm)
Height38.6 inches (98 cm)
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Weight433 lbs (196 kg)
Rear tire18x8.5-8
Wheelbase44.69 inches (113 cm)
Front tire13x6.5-6
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA200
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesIntegral mechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual sector-and-pinion
Operator stationOpen operator station with foam-padded seat
Production
TypeLawn tractor
NotesTwo basic versions of the STX38 were the original "yellow-deck" from 1989 to 1993, and the later "black-deck" from 1994 to 1997. The STX38 yellow-deck model was available with more features than the later black-deck version. A kit (AM107293) was optional to add headlights.
Built inHoricon, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Original price$2,350 in 1993
Years produced1989 - 1997
Attachments
Overview38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower. A twin-bag 6.5-bushel rear grass bagger (BM16868) was optional. If the tractor was operating on hills with the bagger then 35-pound wheel weights were recommended. Rear-tire chains and a rear suitcase-style weight bracket were available for use with the snowblower.
38" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John Deere
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Cut positions7
Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
38" Snow blower
Liftmanual-lift
Typesingle-stage
ModelJohn Deere 2461M
Mountfront-mount
Width38 inches (96 cm)
Weight210 lbs (95 kg)
Clear height17 inches (43 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 920
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeRear PTO
Engagementelectric