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IMPORTANT:

 To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an 

original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the 

servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on 

required maintenance and service intervals.
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with 

respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the
United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD 

Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased 

and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity 

respectively, “Cub Cadet”).
Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its

 

Normal Wear Parts 

and Batteries

as described below) against defects in material and 

workmanship for a period of three (3) years, commencing on the date 

of original retail purchase or lease and will, at its option, repair or 

replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or 

workmanship. 

Normal Wear Parts

 

are warranted to be free from defects in material and 

workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of original 

purchase or lease. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to 

items such as:  belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, engine oil, air 

filters, spark plugs and wheels. 

Batteries

 

have a one-year prorated limited warranty against defects in 

material and workmanship, with 100% replacement during the first three 

months. After three months, the battery replacement credit is based on 

the months remaining in the twelve (12) month period dating back to the 

original date of original sale or lease. Any replacement battery will be 

warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period.
This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated 

and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with 

the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial 

use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, 

theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. 

Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory 

or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet for use with the product(s) 

covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting 

damage. In addition, Cub Cadet may deny warranty coverage if the 

hour meter, or any part thereof, is altered, modified, disconnected or 

otherwise tampered with.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: 

Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF 

OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through 

your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area:

In the U.S.A.:

 

Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, 

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 

or log on to our website at www.cubcadet.com. 

In Canada: 

Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON  N2G 4J1, call 1-800-668-

1238 or log on to our website at www.mtdcanada.com. 

Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide 

coverage in the following cases:
a.  Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade 

sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck 

adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to 

use or exposure. 

b.  Service completed by someone other than an authorized service 

dealer. 

c.  Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or 

exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their 

respective possessions and territories, except those sold through 

Cub Cadet’s authorized channels of export distribution. 

d.  Replacement parts and\or accessories that are not genuine Cub 

Cadet parts. 

e.  Transportation charges and service calls.
f.  Cub Cadet does not warrant this product for commercial use.
There are no implied warranties, including without limitation any 

implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular 

purpose. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of 

express written warranty above. No other express warranties beyond 

those mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a 

dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet.  

The exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as 

set forth above. The terms of this warranty provide the sole and 

exclusive remedy arising from the sale and/or lease of the products 

covered hereby. Cub Cadet shall not be liable for any incidental or 

consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses 

incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for 

rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. 
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 

or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 

warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to 

you. 
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the 

purchase price of the product sold.

 Alteration of safety features of the 

product shall void this warranty. 

You assume the risk and liability for 

loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and 

their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product. 
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original 

purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift. 

HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: 

This limited warranty 

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that 

vary in different jurisdictions. 

CUB CADET LLC

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 

WALk-BEhIND MOWERS

Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhIO 44136-0019, Phone: 1-877-282-8684

MTD Products Limited, kitchener, ON  N2G 4J1, Phone:  1-800-668-1238

GDOC-100088 REV. A

Summary of Contents for 98M

Page 1: ...Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH...

Page 2: ...ations designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing laborat...

Page 3: ...and pets at least 75 feet from mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters area Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during 9 operation and while performing an adjustment or...

Page 4: ...25 adjustment while the engine is running Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by 26 the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slo...

Page 5: ...e blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent 3 intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E...

Page 6: ...the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 Average Useful Life According to the Consumer...

Page 7: ...a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2...

Page 8: ...ach carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle A B Figure 3 1 Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of 2 lower handle Remove hairpin clip from this hole Using a pair of a pliers ins...

Page 9: ...wing nuts See Fig 3 6 Hold blade control against upper handle a Pull starter rope out of the engine Release blade b control Slip starter rope into rope guide c Attach cables to the lower handle with...

Page 10: ...holes to allow casters to rotate freely for turning Drive Control The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will have to a...

Page 11: ...de Control Choke Control Drive Control Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Side Discharge Chute Choke Control The choke control is located on the left side of the handle and when activated closes the chok...

Page 12: ...ration is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired Using as Mulcher For mulching grass remove the grass catcher or side discharge chute from the mower and reinstall t...

Page 13: ...n each end of 3 the grass catcher adapter door at least once a season with light oil to prevent rust See Fig 6 1 The transmission is pre lubricated and sealed at the factory 4 and does not require lub...

Page 14: ...n spark plug and reset the gap once a season Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the area around the top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation Remove all grass dirt and co...

Page 15: ...h chassis grease to prevent rusting Refer to Engine Maintenance section for correct engine storage instructions Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertili...

Page 16: ...r cleaner 5 Unit running with CHOKE if equipped 6 applied Connect and tighten spark plug boot 1 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh 2 gasoline Clear vent 3 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fue...

Page 17: ...ition 1 if equipped with individual height adjusters Sharpen or replace blade 2 Mower will not self propel Belt not installed properly 1 Debris clogging drive operation 2 Damaged or worn belt 3 Check...

Page 18: ...with oil Do not over fill Oil capacity is about 20 oz Use a 4 stroke or an equivalent high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturer s requirements fo...

Page 19: ...he dipstick clean See 1 Fig 10 2 Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw 2 it in If the level is low slowly add oil to the upper limit on the 3 dipstick See Fig 10 2 inset Tighte...

Page 20: ...als and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below Follow the hourly or calendar intervals whichever occur first More frequent service is required when operating in adver...

Page 21: ...ss you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor oil in a m...

Page 22: ...seats to compress the washer IMPORTANT The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tightened spark plug can become very hot and may damage the engine Spark Plug Service WARNING DO NOT che...

Page 23: ...rioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system comp...

Page 24: ...zed Cub Cadet service provider Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to any of the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object...

Page 25: ...Notes 11 25...

Page 26: ...26 Model 98M 28 14 16 17 18 10 41 42 44 46 8 34 12 11 45 7 43 4 30 3 47 2 49 48 1 20 32 9 5 13 10 26 39 38 37 36 15 19 22 21 27 25 23 24 31 40 42 43 6 33 35 29...

Page 27: ...crew 1 4 20 x 375 22 710 0895 HL Screw 1 4 15 x 75 23 747 0937 Grass Bag Frame 24 747 0939 Grass Bag Pivot Rod 25 726 0106 Cap Speed Nut Ref No Part Number Description 26 664 0180 Grass Bag Assembly 2...

Page 28: ...1 40 44 2 37 59 32 31 41 39 7 9 6 10 11 13 30 23 38 35 36 34 47 23 27 29 30 28 26 45 48 24 25 23 22 21 20 12 13 14 6 56 18 53 17 55 15 16 56 19 50 54 4 49 51 52 55 33 58 57 3 5 46 48 23 14 12 8 43 Mod...

Page 29: ...830 OD 27 750 1056 Shlder Spacer 385ID x 715Lg 28 710 0653 Tap Screw 1 4 20 x 375 Ref No Part Number Description 29 682 7528 Chain Cover Assembly 30 741 0324A Flge Bearing 506 ID x 590 Lg 31 682 7526...

Page 30: ...30 Engine Model 1P70 7 6 11 10 8 12 5 4 14 21 29 1 3 2 9 20 27 13 26 25 24 22 23 16 28 17 17 15 18 19...

Page 31: ...ly 15 951 10307 Flywheel Key 16 951 10412 Air Cleaner Housing Assembly Complete 17 951 10342 Muffler Stud Assembly 18 951 10364 Fuel Line Kit Inc hoses clamps filter 19 951 10358 Fuel Filter 20 951 10...

Page 32: ...l Emissions Warranty Coverage Cub Cadet must warrant to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is 1 Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regul...

Page 33: ...of any non exempted add on or modified parts shall be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article The engine manufacturer shall not be liable under this article to wa...

Page 34: ...Notes 34...

Page 35: ...35 Notes...

Page 36: ...website at www cubcadet com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our website at www mtdcanada com Without limiting the foregoing this limited wa...

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