STX-38 John Deere won't start
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Comments (1)You may want to determine if the engine seems to have compression. if so, actually replace the spark plug if you haven't already. Still nothing? I would pull the flywheel and check the key. It is possible to have spark and a bad coil btw....See MoreJohn Deere STX38 black deck runs then dies
Comments (3)Cleaned and checked the vent cap, it is working fine. But did take the cap off and tried to start it, didn't help. Replaced the fuel filter two months ago, thinking that would be the issue, but still having same problem. Checked and getting plenty of fuel to the carb. Doesn't matter how long I leave it sit, it still cranks but won't start, and once I do get it started it mows fine for about 10 minutes and then just dies. No spit, sputter, just dies. I have flooded it a couple of times trying to start it. I have taken the filter off and tried to start it, that didn't help....See MoreJohn Deere STX38 transaxle
Comments (10)After sitting for an extended period, the shift mechanisms can become rusted/tight, as mentioned. I believe the STX tractors used a Peerless model 915, which is the least expensive/economy transaxle offered by Peerless. IMHO, it should have had a model 800 or 920 vs the 915 for the best results, but I think Deere took the "cheap route" with this one to meet a certain price point with the STX30 & 38. It DOES HAVE Peerless Bentonite grease (12 ozs.), which when left sitting for a period of time, can become harder and thicker. Any moisture introduced can also exacerbate this problem with the grease. As "HEAT" and "USE" are introduced back into the unit, it should free-up some, but some shifter damage could also result while using it (shift fork, shift keys, etc.). BEST OF LUCK !!! T-Man...See Moreelectric clutch - John Deere stx38
Comments (12)I guess my tired old eyes missed the part about having alread replaced the PTO clutch. So that would seem to eliminate excessive current draw by the clutch itself. Before you resort to adding any "non-OEM" switches, you need to check the resistance in the wiring from the PTO switch down to the PTO clutch connector with the clutch unplugged. You also need to test the ground side of the PTO connector (on the chassis harness, not the clutch pigtail) to see whether the ground side is sound. If the stx 38 has a PTO interlock module, it's possible there could be a faulty connection in the wiring, but not having a schematic for stx 38 makes it impossible for me to say for sure. Normally, PTO interlock circuits only inhibit the electric starter from engaging ifthe PTO switch is engaged (so it will not start if blades are on). Tractors that have interlock systems featuring "no mow in reverse gear" will have a switch to sense reverse gear and some have a switch to "over-rule" that so you can mow in reverse after setting the over-rule switch. If the stx 38 has this feature, the reverse sensing switch could be faulty, or the over-rule switch itself might be faulty....See Moretwelvegauge
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