John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck
Type: Lawn Tractors
Contents:
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 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. | |
Variants | |
| 1988-1993 | |
| 1994-1997 | |
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 |
STX38 Serial Numbers | |
| 1989 | 595001 (yellow deck) |
| 1990 | 010001 (yellow deck) |
| 1991 | 100001 (yellow deck) |
| 1992 | 135001 (yellow deck) |
| 1993 | 160001 (yellow deck) |
| 1994 | 210001 (black deck) |
| 1995 | 240001 (black deck) |
| 1996 | 270001 (black deck) |
| 1997 | 290001 (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 |
Engine Detail | |
| Kohler CV12.5-1215 | |
| gasoline | |
| 1-cylinder | |
| air-cooled vertical-shaft | |
| 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 |
| Idle RPM | 1350-3350 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches 1.016 mm |
Transmission | |
| Transmission | Peerless 920 |
| Type | belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
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 |
