The John Deere STX46 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the STX series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA from 1995 to 1997.
The John Deere STX46 used one of two engines: a 397 cc (24.2 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine or a 426 cc (26.0 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine and one of two transmissions: a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears or a belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear.
The John Deere STX46 is equipped with manual steering, open operator station, 4.7 liters (1.2 US gal.; 1 Imp. gal) fuel tank, and mid-mount the John Deere 46 in (1,160 mm) mower deck.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Kohler (1995-1996). It is a 0.4 L, 397 cm2, (24.2 cu·in) single-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the cylinder bore and 87.0 mm (3.43 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 15.2 PS (11.2 kW; 15.0 HP) of output power.
- Kohler CV15S (1996-1997). It is a 0.4 L, 426 cm2, (26.0 cu·in) single-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 90.0 mm (3.54 in) and the piston stroke is 6.7 mm (0.26 in). This engine produced 15.2 PS (11.2 kW; 15.0 HP) of output power.
John Deere STX46 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere STX46 |
| Length | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) |
| Width | – |
| Height | 980 mm (38.6 in) |
| Wheel base | 1130 mm (44.7 in) |
| Weight | 205 kg (452 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 4.7 liters (1.2 US gal.; 1 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kohler (1995-1996) |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.4 L, 397 cm2, (24.2 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 86.0 mm X 87.0 mm (3.39 in X 3.43 in) |
| Horsepower | 15.2 PS (11.2 kW; 15.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kohler CV15S (1996-1997) |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.4 L, 426 cm2, (26.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 90.0 mm X 6.7 mm (3.54 in X 0.26 in) |
| Horsepower | 15.2 PS (11.2 kW; 15.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | – |
| Transmission model | Tuff Torq K55 |
| Transmission type | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission model | Dana 4360 |
| Transmission type | Belt-driven gear transaxle |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission oil capacity | 0.9 L (0.2 US. gal, 0.2 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 13×6.5-6 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 18×9.5-8 |
Hi what’s the oil capacity of the hydrostatic transmission..
And is there a specific oil type and grade..
And what fuel type/ grade .. 91 or 95 octane..
Thanx