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

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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"...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

i just picked up a JD STX38 yellow deck and it's not charging the battery.It would be nice to have a wiring diagram for it.not sure of the year yet it was built.gonna trace that tomorrow.does...

I have an JD stx38 w/38" black mulch deck and extra blades. Free, you pickup. Short block problems. No seat. Good (near new)starter & battery.

I need a mower for trimming in places where my tractor/5' finnishing mower won't fit. I came across a John Deere STX38 mower and know nothing about them. Would this be a grade above the LT series...

While trim mowing with my JD STX38, the blades all of a sudden stopped spinning. Everything seemed in order, so I figured it must be the PTO switch. I replaced the switch and still nothing. I...

Trying to determine if the hydro needs replacement or a rebuild ..if that is done. I have a hill and the stx38 was shuttering going up the hill..I checked the oil and it was low..added what was...

Hey guys... I've kinda been looking around for a used mower to mow my land with. I've been using my brushhog but now it's pretty level and a riding mower would have no trouble cutting it. It's...

Need some help please. Was mowing my lawn yesterday everything was fine . I pressed the clutch/brake pedal to stop, then released it and the tractor would not move. Crawled underneath and the...

Help, I lost one of the springs for my JD hood; probably have to hunt one down at the dealer? Second, does anyone have a parts manual for an STX38 to assist with the correct replacement number...

I have a John Deere STX38 lawn tractor manufactured around 1991. It has a belt driven transmission/transaxle . One of the pulleys that this drive belt goes around is broken and I'm trying to...