John Deere stx38 - Manual (Page 205)

3/21/97
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POWER TRAIN REPAIR
CLUTCH ARM REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION—
STX30 & STX38 (SN —210000)
Removal
1. Engage park brake.
2. Remove guide and sheave (A).
3. Release park brake. Remove spring (B) from arm
(C).
4. Remove spring (D) from arm.
5. Remove cap screw (E), bushing, and arm.
6. Inspect parts. Replace if necessary.
Installation
IMPORTANT: Always install cap screw (E) with
thread lock and sealer (medium strength) or
replace with epoxy cap screw. Machine damage
can result.
1. Install arm (C), bushing, and cap screw (E). Tighten
cap screw to 34 N•m (25 lb-ft).
2. Install springs (D) and (B). Engage park brake.
3. Install sheave (A) and guide. Be sure pin on guide
fits in locating hole in clutch arm.
Specifications:
Cap Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 N•m (25 lb-ft)
TRANSAXLE—REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION
STX30 (SN —135158)
(SN 160759— ) &
STX38 (SN —139614)
(SN 185587—210000)
IMPORTANT: Several versions of Peerless Model
Transaxles were used. 920-017 Model does not
have grease fittings at the end of the axle
housings. The 930-004 and 930-004A models
have grease fittings at the end of the axle
housing.
1. Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug
wire.
2. Raise rear of tractor and support safely.
3. Remove rear wheels.
4. Remove guide (A).
5. Slide sheave (B) forward and remove belt from
sheave.
6. Remove belt from transaxle sheave (not depicted).
7. Pull belt through transaxle guide (not depicted).
8. Disconnect linkage (A) from right side of transaxle.
9. Remove cap screw (B) from right side of transaxle.
Do not remove cap screws (E) until step 11.
c
CAUTION
Use locking pliers and wear safety glasses when
removing spring.
M52190
D A
B
E
C
M52007
B
A
M51996
B
E
A