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Originally Posted by ApS
I have the same problem. Consider using an inexpensive "cable winch". (Come-along).
All that is needed is two large eye-bolts or screw-eyes. Install each piece of hardware close to a vertical line between the bottom of the door and the eave. When not needed, they can both be removed and readily re-installed. (Smaller eye-bolts or screw-eyes can be substituted using short lengths of stout line).
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Mount the eye bolt on the door next to where the door opener arm attaches to the door and then mount the other to a rafter back in the area of the motor. Hook the cable winch to the eye at the motor, and the hook on the cable to the eye on the door. Unlatch the arm from the opener chain / cable and start cranking.