John Deere STX38 4.00 star(s) (3)

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John Deere STX38 Discussions (29)

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  1. M

    STX38

    Does anyone have the 314 page service manual on pdf ? Thanks .
  2. J

    Advise on my JD STX38 TRACTOR

    I just purchased aJOHN DEERE STX38 TRACTOR which I really like. However I just got it a few days ago and went to start it the next day and it would not start. I trouble shooted it to the starter...
  3. P

    STX38

    Why does the pully on top of rear drive keep stripping? Do I need to rebuild the rear axle?
  4. Igizzzmo1

    Comparison Stump grinder toro STX38 or Barreto SG30?

    I am at a toss up without demoing either of these machines. I really need to know what is better. I once owned a toro dingo and loved it so I know pretty much how it’s going to look and feel.
  5. D

    Yellow deck STX38 transaxle input bearing

    I recently acquired a yellow deck stx38 with the Peerless 920-017. There was a whining noise from the transmission whenever the clutch was engaged. I found that the pulley for the input shaft...
  6. M

    Have STX38. Why upgrade?

    I have a black deck STX38 that came with the house I bought. Other than the some minor issues this thing is seemingly unbreakable (you'd think I was trying to how I drive it). Thinking of...
  7. R

    John Deere STX38 Axle Pivot grease problem

    I have a 23 yr old John Deere YELLOW DECK STX 38 lawn tractor and have been unable to get grease into the axle pivot grease fitting. I changed the fitting and when doing so, noticed that while...
  8. M

    stx38

    hellob
  9. D

    Just acquired a 1995 STX38

    hi all, Neighbor of mine just gave me his 1995 STX38 that he bought new, in California. He moved here to southern Arizona in 2006 and the tractor has sat outside ever since. It looks pretty...
  10. A

    New fuel filter design? Stx38

    Got a stx 38 to mow where the 950 can not (septic field and around house). The fuel filter was leaking and pricing parts i went ahead and got thr "home maintnance kit lg182 for stx38 stx46"...
  11. Mal AC

    Are John Deere's STX38 any good?

    Im looking for a newer lawn mower that is a little more dependable. I only have about $300 saved up and i seen an STX 38 for $300 or b/o. Are they good little mowers? my father has one but his is...
  12. D

    STX38 intermitent pto clutch

    I have a black deck STX38. I replaced the PTO clutch and cleaned the battery and ground connections but still the tractor will mow for a few minutes and then the clutch disengages. It will...
  13. E

    John Deere STX38 PTO Problem?

    John Deere STX38 yellow deck, blades slowly keep spinning when PTO switch is off, could this just be a bad PTO clutch? :pullinghair: Thanks
  14. G

    JD STX38 leaking gas from governor shaft

    I have a JD STX 38 that is running like it wants to stall. It has a real gassy mess and have determined there is a gas (not oil) leak from the governor shaft that comes out the side of the engine...
  15. M

    John Deere STX38 black deck with CV13 Kolher engine

    I got this tractor on a trade and someone has disconnected wires (many). I can not seem to find a wiring diagram for this tractor. The serial number is MOOSTXN272014. If anyone could help I...
  16. F

    JD STX38 clutch questions??

    Hello All, My STX 38 (Black deck) has a clutch problem. The clutch does not want to disengage. When the mower is not running, I can hear the clutch try to engage/disengage as I turn the key...
  17. D

    Mowing By the model number, How do i know what year my john deere stx38 is ?

    Any help is greatly appreciated. The serial number is moostxc260407. Could not find it on tractor data.
  18. R

    STX38

    Anyone have any information on removing the engine? I just bought this unit yesterday thinking it just needed a PTO adjustment and come to find 3 of the 4 engine mounting bolts missing. The one...
  19. R

    STX38 Inner Governor Issues?

    I posted this once before under STX38 Running Trouble..I have an STX38 with a black deck. My mower starts fine and runs perfect except that once I go over half throttle the engine runs like it...
  20. M

    stx38

    I recently purchased a stx38 with the black mower deck. When I had someone replace the belt a spring came off. Apparently, the spring must be replaced. I have tried to identify the exact part...
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4.00 star(s)
MedMarine64

STX38 John Deere
Good machine-but !
Model Year: 2009

I have a really poor time getting it into the trailer to move it. The mower deck cannot be raised to do so it seems. It hits into the steps on the tri-fold ramp and I had to use plywood to get it in instead.

Pros: Cuts smoothly, efficient on fuel
Cons: Must have a smooth ramp to load it in a trailer or vehicle.

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5.00 star(s)
DeereDevil

STX38 John Deere
The Little Mower That Could
Model Year: 1987

I have really enjoyed using this mower over the years. Always starts. Of course I am meticulous about maintenance on her. I have always changed oil, lubed, and kept the deck level and adjusted. Replaced tires once, and a few deck arbors. Great machine would recommend it highly.

Pros: Electric deck pot: John Deere parts availability.
Cons: Although everything is available, they are really proud of their parts!

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3.00 star(s)
Gravesjn

STX38 John Deere
STX 38 Nice Little Tractor
Model Year: 1993

For a 1 acre plot with a lot of obstacles, this is a great tractor. I have a few areas that are tight and it gets around everything that I need it to. The steering is getting a little bit loose as it has aged, but it still mows very well.

Pros: Mow quality, access to tight spots.
Cons: No hydrostatic transmission, a little under-powered for hills, seat mount kinda sucks.

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