how do i uncompress the tensioner..... what tools should i used and which direcsion do u push it

 

either a 15mm open wrench and next to the tensioner there is a notch, put the wrench there and push.

OR

smallish pry-bar, stick it under the snout of the blower and use it as leverage on top of the tensioner pulley.... youll figure it out

 

any othe suggestions.... im tryng and i still cant do it..... any pictures by anychance of the tensiner notch

 

The notch is locate behind the pulley (toward the engine), on the arm of the tensioner. You cant miss it, its square.. I will try to go take a picture of it.

 

wow thanks

 

lol thanks for the pic.... i almost lost my mind and gave up

 

haha yah its all good. Mine will not work anymore with a 15mm I think someone tried it with a larger one and eff'ed it up a little..

OP be careful with this is soft metal compared to your forged steel tools. Wrinkles easily!

 

cool.... i switch the pulley in like 2 mins thanks