Being an old guy with time on my hands this winter I decided to remove the belt guard and check out conditions behind there. Only two 6MM Torx screws for removal, right? I was surprised to discover that there were nuts on the other end of those screws that were very hard to access. Once removed I went searching for some sort of captive nut so no wrench would be needed for future removal. Here is what I found, available through NAPA auto parts, stock number BK6651303.
Of course there is a third screw to be removed to remove the guard but the fastener for that one is already secure, no problem.
Of course there is a third screw to be removed to remove the guard but the fastener for that one is already secure, no problem.