B&S Quantum XE 5.5HP

I always checked the oil level before I used it. So I'm guessing the cold temps didn't allow good movement of oil because it was too thick??
 
As I've said, this is the first engine I've ever worked on. I've got some time tomorrow, so I'll check into it. So I guess it's pretty obvious what has to come off next to get to the piston?
 
The engine has been off the LOG SPLITTER for a long time. I can see how to take the sump off, but any tricks to getting the fly wheel off? I hit the nut with WD-40 and tried to use one of the fins to pry against. Popped one of the PLASTIC fins off. I can JB Weld it back on, so I'm not too concerned. Any ideas?

P.S. Disregard, I got it off.
 
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you'll need a 3 jaw puller, or screw the flywheel nut back on where the top is just flush with the end of the crank/threads,
get a prybar under the flywheel and pry up on the flywheel, and hit the nut dead center with a hammer may take a whack or 3 but this will knock it up off the taper.
 
I'm to this point now. I see the carb, muffler and magnet all have to come off. But I don't see any bolts holding the cylinder to the rest of the motor housing. Is it all built into one? The cylinder and the part with the shaft?IMG_0642.jpg
 
I once had a similar problem with an old Wheel Horse, I used various grades of flapper wheels and time, but it did a great job, so great that I kept on going until I was 0.010 over. I think that old guy is still going strong.
 
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