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Put tensioner in vise careful not to damage it, squash the pin back inside and align hole, put a paper clip into it...reinstall w/ new belt and remove paper clip ....and tension is on belt and ready for service.
The paper doesn't work need steel pin long enought that you can pull out after belt installation.
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