John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck

The John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 398 cc 24.3 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW. Transmission: Peerless 920. Operating weight: 433 lbs 196 kg.

Overview

	1989 - 1997 Model year 1989-19931994-1997 Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Lawn tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $2,350 in 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
STX38 Yellow-deck	1988-1993
STX38 Black-deck	1994-1997

John Deere STX38 Engine
12.5HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1.25 gal 4.7 L
Engine details ...

John Deere STX38 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual sector-and-pinion
Integral mechanical disc brakes
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
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	200
Battery volts	12

References
Riding Mowers Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere
Walk-Behind - Riders - STX Lawn Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere
Suburban Tractors published in 1989, by John Deere
Operator's Manual STX30 and STX38 Lawn Tractors (OMM79672) published in 1989

Engine

Engine Detail — 398 cc / 24.3 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler CV12.5-1215
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	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
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Oil change	50 h

John Deere STX38 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Peerless 920

Transmission	Peerless 920
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil change	sealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Dimensions

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

Attachments

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.

38" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere
	2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width	38 inches 96 cm
Cut height	1 to 4 inch 2 to 10 cm
Cut positions	7

Photos

John Deere STX38 Yellow Deck

John Deere STX38 (yellow-deck) with bagger.

John Deere STX38 (yellow-deck) with bagger.

John Deere STX38 (yellow-deck) with bagger.

John Deere STX38 operator station and controls.