I need to get at the starter pulley to re-connect the pull-cord string which has come off. Having taken off the first (conical) shaft cover I can't seem to remove the next cover without removing the flywheel. It seems to be a pressed-on fit on to the end of the crank. Any tips please.
Thanks

Colin Rees - Swansea, Wales. UK, April 2007

ok.. put the nut back on the crank shaft.. so its flush with the top. put a pry bar under the flywheel and pry up while hitting the nut with a brass hammer. This is usually dont w/ a flywheel puller. but it seems like your doing this at your house.. you probably should take it to your local shop..

ASE mechanic, April 2007