To install the STX 38 yellow deck, first ensure you have the necessary tools and materials ready. Start by preparing the surface by cleaning and leveling it, then lay the deck boards according to your design, ensuring they fit snugly together. Use screws or fasteners to secure the boards in place, following the manufacturer's guidelines for spacing and installation techniques. Finally, inspect the installation for any gaps or misalignments and make adjustments as needed.
Is your STX 38 a black deck or yellow mower deck color?? Bob Lituri lituri54@aol.com
bladebelt diagram for john deere stx38 yellow deck
To remove the mower deck on a STX 38 yellow deck, start by raising the deck to its highest position. Next, disconnect the belt from the engine pulley and remove the deck lift rods by unhooking them from the brackets. Finally, detach the deck by removing the mounting bolts and sliding it out from under the tractor. Be sure to consult the owner's manual for specific details related to your model.
To remove the battery tray on a John Deere STX 38 yellow deck mower, first, ensure the mower is turned off and the key is removed. Disconnect the battery cables, starting with the negative terminal. Next, locate and remove the screws or bolts securing the battery tray to the mower frame. Once these are removed, you can lift the battery tray out of its position.
The yellow deck STX38's were made from 1989 to 1993The black deck STX 38's were made from 1994 to 1997
Check out crigby's John Deere deck page. It shows the belt routings for most of the JD mowers. See the link below.
Remove the deck from the tractor, then remove both blades. They can be sharpened using a grinder. If you don't have a grinder, then there are shops out there that can sharpen them for you (try asking at a shop that sharpens chainsaw chains).
From everything I see the 125 is a 42" mower with a 20HP engine. The STX-38 mowers were 38" with either a 12.5 or a 13HP engine. So, yes the 125 is bigger than the STX-38.
mt stx 38 blows white smoke and it will die after 5 to 10 secs later what is the problem with is thanks, richard
stx 38 fly wheel
The STX-38 should have an electric clutch for the mower deck. The switch to engage it is on the right rear fender. It is a toggle switch. You will have to pull up on the switch and forward to engage the blades.
To install the idler spring on a 38-inch mower deck, first, ensure the mower is turned off and disconnected from power. Locate the idler pulley and the spring mounting points on the deck. Attach one end of the spring to the idler arm and the other end to the designated anchor point on the mower deck, ensuring it's securely in place. Finally, check the tension and adjust if necessary to ensure proper operation.