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John Deere STX38 Discussions (29)

Here are the most recent STX38 topics from our community.
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    JD STX38 5-Speed Will not travel in forward or rev

    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...
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    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...
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    John Deere STX38

    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...
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    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...
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    STX38 PTO Clutch

    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...
  6. 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...
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    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.
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    STX38

    Why does the pully on top of rear drive keep stripping? Do I need to rebuild the rear axle?
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    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...
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    John Deere STX38 Hood Problem

    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...
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    STX38 not charging the battery

    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...
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    stx38

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    STX38

    Does anyone have the 314 page service manual on pdf ? Thanks .
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    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...
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    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"...
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    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...
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    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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    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
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    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...
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    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...
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User Reviews (3)

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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.

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!

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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