Hi,
I'm new to the forum. I just bought a pair of STX38s and my son is going to rebuild one of the engines. This one is a 1993. The chassis is in very good condition so I want to restore this one. I've searched this forum and found some good information on the STX38s, but I still have a few questions:
1. The parking brake doesn't work. If I depress the brake pedal, it will stop the tractor, but the travel seems excessive. When I depress the brake and clutch pedals and flip the parking brake knob to "brake on" position, the tractor still moves. Does the foot brake need adjusting or can the parking brake be adjusted separately? I have an Operators Manual for it, but it doesn't show anything helpful regarding the brake. Does anyone have photos or drawings of the brake, especially the parking brake?
2. The tire appear decent with good tread and no noticeable cracking of the rubber, but the front tires won't hold air long. I can't hear air escaping, but they are flat in a day. Has anyone used the Briggs & Stratton Tire Sealant that's supposedly made for equipment like lawn tractors?
Thanks,
Jim
Webster Groves, MO
I'm new to the forum. I just bought a pair of STX38s and my son is going to rebuild one of the engines. This one is a 1993. The chassis is in very good condition so I want to restore this one. I've searched this forum and found some good information on the STX38s, but I still have a few questions:
1. The parking brake doesn't work. If I depress the brake pedal, it will stop the tractor, but the travel seems excessive. When I depress the brake and clutch pedals and flip the parking brake knob to "brake on" position, the tractor still moves. Does the foot brake need adjusting or can the parking brake be adjusted separately? I have an Operators Manual for it, but it doesn't show anything helpful regarding the brake. Does anyone have photos or drawings of the brake, especially the parking brake?
2. The tire appear decent with good tread and no noticeable cracking of the rubber, but the front tires won't hold air long. I can't hear air escaping, but they are flat in a day. Has anyone used the Briggs & Stratton Tire Sealant that's supposedly made for equipment like lawn tractors?
Thanks,
Jim
Webster Groves, MO