Changing mower belt

[ironpen]

I've got an MC35 has what looks like a 914a deck mounted out front. The belt is getting stretched out and is going to need changing. I hate to pay the dealership a service charge and would like to change it myself. I was looking at it this afternoon. Will I need to take the driveline to the gearbox off or even the gearbox itself? Any tips would be appreciated.

 

[ironpen]

Please don't let the MC35 throw you. It should be no different than changing the belt on my TC33 belly mower. So if you have a compact with a belly mower (914) please reply. Thanks

 

[alakodiak]

I have to unbolt the gearbox on my 914 to change the belt.

 

[ironpen]

I hope there is another way.

 

[showcattle]

I've done it a couple of times, it's not difficult.

 

[ironpen]

So you agree I will need to unbolt the gearbox? Thanks to both of you.

 

[showcattle]

So you agree I will need to unbolt the gearbox? Thanks to both of you.

Yes. Surprising how small and light the gearbox is.