Before filling, raise it all the way up,to make sure you don't bend your top link. I missed this step and bent mine.
+1 on tossing a couple pvc pipes in there for holding long handled tools
If there is a gap between your impeller blade and the housing, screw in a piece of conveyer or other type of rubber flap on each fan blade to close the gap. This will give you a clean sweep of the housing and help to get some distance in your throw.
Temporary mounts using trailer stake pockets and flat stock. The stake pockets have small rib that needs to be ground down to allow the light to mount squarely.
I had one on my cub cadet. It works as designed and the price point can't be beat if you just want to break the wind and keep the snow off. Once they make one for the 2601, I will buy it.