[Gregg Ridlon]

Hi Bob,

Simple? Not really, but two things have made it a little easier:

(1) Make sure the tensioner is set to the extreme tightened-end of travel. First couple of years I made the mistake of leaving it in the loose position where the belt could be installed or removed... Gearbox and sheave would bind on the "quick attach", was a real nightmare to get it on there. Had a "V8 moment" when I realized it didn't have to be that way.

(2) This last year I used a ratchet strap. Looped it from on side on the frame, around and under the front of the gearbox and back to the other side of the frame. This gave some upward lift and rearward force to help rock and draw the mounting plate into place while using a lever & block of wood underneath to guide/control the lifting of the blower mount. The strap also kept the @#$% from sliding back off every time I had to change grip.
Hope that helps.