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Get the sawsall. Cut through to the main shaft; go 180 degrees and cut again. seperate from the shaft, clean shaft, apply new pully using anti-seize. Heating will damage the shaft seal. This is easier than pulling the engine or replacing the shaft seal.

When all else is said and done-- get out the sawsall with a good metal blade and cut the thing off. I've had to do this with a stuck wheel and axle on a MTD GT1846. Heat will damage the main shaft seal. One cut will usually do the job. If you score the main shaft, use emory cloth to smooth it...

After much research, measuring my friends Craftsman of the same year, I found that I needed to move the K46 3/4 inch back toward the drawbar. In the picture that was posted you will notice a hole in the side of the drawbar and above the transmission mounting "ears". This hole is directly above...

Thanks. I've built new brackets with 3 in. angle iron. I think I've moved the new brackets too far forward creating too much slack in the drive belt causing the belt to slip and loosing torque to the K46. I'll keep you posted on results. I'm going to a friends house and get some real detailed...

Having the same trouble. All started with rear axle mounting flange breaking off. I made angle iron replacements, remounted, changed oil in K46, renewed ground drive belt. I found out that you are supposed to renew oil in trans every 200 hours. Who knew? Renewed drive belt in April this year...

Thanks. Space is very limited. I could feel the stop-nut but access is questionable. Will try.

Thanks: but not even close to the way mine looks. I've had other lawn tractors that resemble these on Google but the GT6000's I have are different.

Can anyone tell me how to access and adjust the brakes on a 917.257720, 917.257711 Craftsman GT6000? The owners manual shows a different device than what is on my tractor. Currently I have three of these but have never had to adjust the brakes. Newer models have a rod, spring, lever, stop nuts...

I had this same problem about two years ago. I tried all the options mentioned. I finally drilled out a hole as close as I could get to the wheel hub and used a sawsall to cut the wheel from the hub. I then used the sawsall to cut the hub away from the axle. I then used a chisel to spread the...