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   Rob_Sp | May 08, 2022 08:39am | #1

   There is probably a set screw there. These are easily overlooked. Forcing it will do a lot of damage. I encountered this on an old Northfield, but I am not familiar with the General. Here is a link for the manual and parts breakdown, maybe P-7. It would be in the hub of the wheel securing it to an indent in the shaft
   http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/363/2529.pdf

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   user-6762258 | May 08, 2022 05:29pm | #2

   Thanks for the reply, much appreciated.
   Unfortunately, P7 in the upper wheel assembly seems to be the screw that secures the pivoting pin in the pivoting arm. I just can't see anything there at all

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   _mj_ | May 08, 2022 05:51pm | #3

   Look for a square key holding the wheel to the shaft. There is usually a setscrew holding the square keystock. Use a mirror, it could be in the back of the wheel. (General observation, I do not have a General)

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   user-6762258 | May 09, 2022 11:33pm | #6

   Ok, thanks, I'll check

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   kudzupatch | May 08, 2022 06:52pm | #4

   Very likely that the wheel is a press fit on the shaft or what is called a light press fit. Yes, even with a bolt of nut on the end.

   Safest way to get it off is once you are sure there isn't a set screw, use a wheel/gear puller. It should pull it right off. Even if it just stuck this is the safest way to get it off without damage. You can rent these at some of the chain auto part stores.

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   user-6762258 | May 09, 2022 11:33pm | #5

   Thanks for that. I'll look into that

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   salteshaker | May 26, 2022 08:24pm | #7

   Did you have any luck with this? I'm actually dealing with the same issue on my General 590.

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   ysu65 | May 27, 2022 06:25am | #8

   And if you find a set screw and remove it, check to see if there is another one in the hole. Sometimes they used two to lock things. It may not be valid in your case but I spent a very memorable evening in 10 degree weather trying to get a fly wheel off a tractor.