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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Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck
Engine
Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler CV12.5-1215
Power:12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Idle RPM:1350-3350
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Sparkplug:Champion RC12YC
Air cleaner:paper and foam
Bore/Stroke:3.425x2.638 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement:398 cc (24.3 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts:12
Compression ratio:8.9:1
Oil change interval:50 h
Variants
STX38 Black-deck:1994-1997
STX38 Yellow-deck:1988-1993
Dimensions
Width:52 inches (132 cm)
Height:38.6 inches (98 cm)
Length:60 inches (152 cm)
Weight:433 lbs (196 kg)
Rear tire:18x8.5-8
Wheelbase:44.69 inches (113 cm)
Front tire:13x6.5-6
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery CCA:200
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:flywheel alternator
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Integral mechanical disc brakes
Steering:manual sector-and-pinion
Operator station:Open operator station with foam-padded seat
Production
Type:Lawn tractor
Notes:Two 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 in:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer:John Deere
Original price:$2,350 in 1993
Years produced:1989 - 1997
Attachments
Overview:38" 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
Type:mid-mount John Deere
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Cut positions:7
Cutting width:38 inches (96 cm)
38" Snow blower
Lift:manual-lift
Type:single-stage
Model:John Deere 2461M
Mount:front-mount
Width:38 inches (96 cm)
Weight:210 lbs (95 kg)
Clear height:17 inches (43 cm)
Transmission
Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 920
Oil change:sealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Power Take-off (PTO)
Type:Rear PTO
Engagement:electric
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FAQ
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