What tool is used to remove the mower belt tension spring?

[bertsmobile1]

Thanks Turbo, Pliers are what I have always used but now days -
I want to go the easy / safe way. Getting tired of smashing my old arthritic hands & fingers.
I found a spring hook tool with a T handle that should work well. Ordering it this weekend.
It is made for heavy duty springs like motorcycle kickstands and such so it should be
tough enough I hope.

I ended making a lot of them.
The trick is the handle has to be in a position that you can get to it easily then apply a pulling force.
So a inch too long ot short will make a big difference.

 

[Kremeneon]

The Hustler tool is part # 604462 - Tension spring hook

It is partially shown on Page 28 of this PDF: https://www.hustlerturf.com/file/118650.pdf


I just use a loop of rope, I can hook the spring on it and when down at the deck I can use my leg to pull the spring while fingers guide it into place AND hold the spring anchor at the same time, that little thing likes to fly off, then I can fish the rope out.