John Deere

STX30

Horsepower
9hp
Production
1989–1993
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Engine9HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typelawn
Manufacture LocationHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual sector-and-pinion
Brakesintegral mechanical disc

PTO & Hitch

Mid PTO Typeindependent

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops1.25 gal (4.7 L)

Other

Mid PTO Clutchelectric
Operator Stationopen operator station with foam-padded seat
Mid Mount Mower Deck30" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower Availabletrue
Serial Number Locationrear of the tractor, behind the left wheel

Engine

EngineKohler CF12.5-1216S
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement24.3 ci (398 cc)
Bore3.43 in (87 mm)
Bore Stroke3.425x2.638 in (87 x 67 mm)
Stroke2.64 in (67 mm)
Compression Ratio8.9
Power9 hp (6.7 kW)
Air Cleanerpaper and foam
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Oil Change Interval Hours50
Sparkplug TypeChampion RC12YC
Sparkplug Gap0.04 in (1.02 mm)
Idle1350-3350 RPM

Dimensions

Length60 in (152 cm)
Width43.5 in (110 cm)
Height38.6 in (98 cm)
Wheelbase44.69 in (113 cm)
Weight417 lbs (189 kg)
Tires Front13x5-6
Tires Rear18x6.5-8
Tires Lawn Front13x5-6
Tires Lawn Rear18x6.5-8

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven gear
Transmission ModelPeerless 920
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil Change Interval Hourssealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Available Attachments

30" mid-mount mower deckSnowblower
Mower Deck30 in (76 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandJohn Deere
Cutting Width30 in (76 cm)
Cut Height Max4 in (10 cm)
Cut Height Min1 in (2 cm)
Mower Decks Blade Count1
Mower Deck Cut Positions7

A twin-bag 6.5-bushel rear grass bagger (BM16868) was optional. If the tractor was operating on hills with the bagger then 35-pound wheel weights were recommended. Rear-tire chains and a rear suitcase-style weight bracket were available for use with the snowblower.