I have a riding mower and I need to remove the double pulley that is on the engine shaft. I have already removed the bolt but the pulleys will not come off. Is there a special tool or technique I need to use?

A good hard smack should get it loose

I would first allow a penetrating oil to work on the frozen pulley. Kroil is the best I have ever used.

Be cautious with the hammer. And I am not familiar with kroil, I prefer "PB BLASTER", I have excellent results with pb blaster. And do not try and use a gear puller, it will damage the pulley because the metal is too thin and will bend. Keep lubricating, tapping,. and persistence will usually pay off, I said usually. I know you don't want to hear this, but I have had to carefully cut off the pulleys.

I have a riding mower and I need to remove the double pulley that is on the engine shaft. I have already removed the bolt but the pulleys will not come off. Is there a special tool or technique I need to use?
I am having the same problem and wondered if you were you able to get the pulleys off?

Read MOWERMANS post above. These bend very easily. Be careful as the post advises.

Well, is there any progress to report?

I'm also having this same problem (the front pulley on the engine crankshaft on a troy bilt). I've been soaking it with PB blaster and tapping it. I finally started using a wheel puller (yes, it has bent the pulley), but it still won't budge. At this point I just want the thing off and I'll buy a new pulley. I don't want anymore carnage than necessary. Any ideas about getting it off?

I'm also having this same problem (the front pulley on the engine crankshaft on a troy bilt). I've been soaking it with PB blaster and tapping it. I finally started using a wheel puller (yes, it has bent the pulley), but it still won't budge. At this point I just want the thing off and I'll buy a new pulley. I don't want anymore carnage than necessary. Any ideas about getting it off??
Yes, you can use a die grinder and CAREFULLY cut into the pulley at two places opposite one another and get the pulley off. BE CAREFUL and not damage the pto shaft. Another method is to use a little "heat" from a torch. IF YOU USE HEAT, YOU WILL LIKELY DAMAGE THE MAIN OIL SEAL. Then you will have to remove the engine from the frame of the unit, remove the sump pan, remove the old seal, replace the old seal, replace the sump gasket, and remount the engine, and finally, put on the new pulley.

Well Mowerman, I finally had to cut the pulley. I removed the engine from the frame and flipped it over the other night to let some PB Blaster penetrate down between the pulley and shaft, but it didn't work. I only did one cut down the side of the pulley where the notch is so I wouldn't scar the shaft if I went too deep. I then tapped a flat blade screw driver down the cut to spread it slightly and then used the wheel puller (it was still pretty tight) to remove it. Everyone needs a Dremel tool in their shop. It was perfect for a delicate cut job. Thank you for your advice.

Phillip

Have a briggs @stratton engine from a snapper mower can not get the plate off the double pulley help jp