Table Of Contents - Cub Cadet 980 Series Operator's Manual

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble,
prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Slope Gauge........................................................ 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower ............................ 10
Cub Cadet LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locate the model plate on the equipment and
copy the information to the sample model plate pro-
vided to the right. You can locate the model plate by
standing at the operating position and looking down
at the rear of the deck. This information will be neces-
sary to use the manufacturer's web site, to obtain
assistance from the Customer Support Department,
or when contacting an authorized service dealer.
Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or
maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
• Visit www.cubcadet.com for many useful suggestions. Click on the Customer Service link and you will get several options
to help in answering your questions. Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available.
• Phone our Customer Dealer Referral Line, to find a dealer nearest you, at 1(877) 282-8684.
• The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica-
tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with
your unit, for more information.

Table of Contents

Finding and Recording Model Number
Customer Support
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 12
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 16
Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 17
Parts List ........................................................... 18
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DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684
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CUB CADET LLC
P. O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136