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| info | |
| Series: | STX38 Yellow Deck, STX38 ↓ |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Lawn tractor |
| Factory: | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price: | $2,350 (1993 ) |
| Two basic versions of the STX38 were the original "yellow-deck" from 1988 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. | |
| Variants | |
| STX38 Yellow-deck: | 1988-1993 |
| STX38 Black-deck: | 1994-1997 |
| John Deere STX38 Engine | |
| Fuel tank: | 1.25 gal 4.7 L |
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual sector-and-pinion |
| Brakes: | integral mechanical disc |
| Cab: | Open operator station with foam-padded seat. |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | electric |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 44.69 inches 113 cm |
| Weight: | 433 lbs 196 kg |
| Front tire: | 13x6.5-6 |
| Rear tire: | 18x8.5-8 |
| STX38 Serial Numbers | |
| 1988: | unknown |
| 1989: | unknown |
| 1990: | 010001 (yellow deck) |
| 1991: | 100001 (yellow deck) |
| 1992: | 135001 (yellow deck) |
| 1993: | 160000 (yellow deck) |
| 1994: | 210001 (black deck) |
| 1995: | 240001 (black deck) |
| 1996: | 270001 (Motorsport) |
| 1997: | 290001 (Motorsport) |
| STX38 Serial Location | |
| Serial number decal on the lower-rear of the the John Deere STX38, near the drawbar. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps: | 15 |
| Battery CCA: | 200 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
| info | |
| Series: | STX38 Yellow Deck, STX38 ↓ |
| Engine Detail | |
| Kohler CV12.5-1215, gasoline, 1-cylinder vertical-shaft-valve, air-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 398 cc 24.3 ci |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.425x2.638 inches 87 x 67 mm |
| Power: | 12.5 hp 9.3 kW |
| Air cleaner: | paper and foam |
| Compression: | 8.9:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 3350 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 2 qts 1.9 L |
| info | |
| Series: | STX38 Yellow Deck, STX38 ↓ |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission: | Peerless 920 |
| Type: | belt-driven gear |
| Gears: | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil change: | sealed unit, service not recommended |
| info | |
| Series: | STX38 Yellow Deck, STX38 ↓ |
| John Deere STX38 Tires | |
| Lawn/turf front: | 13x6.5-6 |
| Lawn/turf rear: | 18x8.5-8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 44.69 inches 113 cm |
| Length: | 60 inches 152 cm |
| Width: | 52 inches 132 cm |
| Height: | 38.6 inches 98 cm |
| Weight: | 433 lbs 196 kg |
| info | |
| Series: | STX38 Yellow Deck, STX38 ↓ |
| Attachment 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. |