i would take mine off my 54-3100 by putting my knees under the bottom edge of the wheel so i could exert pressure. i would loosen the nut to the top of the thread so they are not exposed then tap the nut with a small sledge hammer. be sure no threads are exposed or you will mess them up.

Ron, The Computer Greek
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