Need advice on Mott 48" Flail mowers PTO and powered units

[Riddlewitz]

Vvanders: thanks for your reply. That is good news. I think it will be fine

 

[Riddlewitz]

I know this is a old thread. Anyone have tips on getting the new factory belt to fit on the old reliable Mott 72 ? I ordered a factory belt. Is there a trick?

Thanks

 

[ning]

Can you get that tensioner pulley (wheel in the middle) to get up out of the way so you can get the belt over the two big wheels first?

 

[Riddlewitz]

thanks Ning. I was able to remove the tensioner pulley and it would still not go over the larger pulleys. The tensioner is removed easily. Thanks for your help.

 

[Code54]

Mostly they are a tight fit. I mostly use a lever and work the belt on as I turn the pulleys. It really helps to have two people, one to turn everything and the other to work the belt into place.