TC40D Steering Wheel Removal

[BOOMERANG]

Anyone know how to remove the steering wheel on a TC40D. I had to replace the steering shaft and can't get the steering wheel off the old one. I removed the locknut but the steering wheel itself will not come off. It looks almost like there is solder on the threads. Any ideas???

 

[Bob_in_VT]

Remove the big nut and use a puller. It comes straight off the splined shaft.