Grumpy, just been out for belt tension test,tried what you said, uphill in forward first then in reverse. She started to climb only slowly but as the load was applied with no noticeable speed increase, decrease if anything, a squeal developed coming from the front of the engine area. As I released the pressure from the pedal and rolled back the squeal stopped. Did the same in reverse this time no squeal and climbed easily spinning the wheels as traction was lost. What would you think is the problem? Took some pictures but I've got to work out how to post them to you. There are two belts running at the front of the engine in my photos. May not be an HD8 after all. Phil
