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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Technical Specifications
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 | 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
| 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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