I have a '96 Snapper RER model 331314BE with B&S vertical shaft engine. Hard starting & when it does, runs rough with slight misfire. I think flywheel key may be sheared & want to pull flywheel to check it.
Problem is there is a cast lower housing to the pull start that appears to be pressed onto the shaft. I have to remove this 1st so I can get the plastic blower off & then get to top of flywheel.
Anyone know how I should remove the top cast part? I can put a 2 jaw puller below it & center press on shaft end, but I don't want to break the cast piece. Not sure this is how I'm supposed to remove this piece. Experience advise welcome. See pic.
CRuby
Problem is there is a cast lower housing to the pull start that appears to be pressed onto the shaft. I have to remove this 1st so I can get the plastic blower off & then get to top of flywheel.
Anyone know how I should remove the top cast part? I can put a 2 jaw puller below it & center press on shaft end, but I don't want to break the cast piece. Not sure this is how I'm supposed to remove this piece. Experience advise welcome. See pic.
CRuby
