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Message: <blockquote data-quote="what have i done" data-source="post: 71374" data-attributes="member: 2994"><p>Finally got some time yesterday. Chain cover came off easier today. I raised the bucket up to get the arms out of the way and was able to finagle the cover off. Found the "wells" in the belly of the machine where the sprockets are located to be solid ice. Encasing the chain and sprocket preventing them from moving on the right side. Using a torch I thawed the ice and vacuumed out the water and debris. Back together no issues moving back and fourth... took a little time to tighten the drive belt as well. it had significant play so I am sure that is where the squeal was coming from. the bolt used to slide the motor giving tension is seized up so with the motor bolts loosened I was able to tap and pry the motor back and tighten it back up. The belt has about 1/2" of flex. I would of liked to get it a bit tighter but that's what I was left with. Too fricken cold out to go out and play to see if I made any progress with it. Thanks again for the Help and Input</p></blockquote><p></p>