If it is the same as mine (pics on previous topic)i got a coat hanger,cut it and made a small hookon the end,pocked it in between the blade plate and chassis - hooked the belt at the engine pully and with a bit of effort was able to pull it out and over the blades(that is after you take it off the drive pully.you can reverse this proceedure with a new belt but time wise i take off the blade plate for ease of access...ken
