Help removing pto and magneto housing 07 rxt

[Old timer]

Trying to remove the PTO and magneto housing. Got all the bolts out, but can't get it to come off or even break the seal. Is there something internal holding it onor something ? I'm Running out of swearwords Any insight or help would be tremendously appreciated. thanks

 

[Chester]

Did you take the water pump off? There are 2 bolts behind it. There is also a bolt that is sorta hidden at the lower right.

Chester

 

[Old timer]

I did not pull pump housing , did not realize that. That's probably what it is.
Thanks. You don't have to pull the motor mounts bolts do you?because they look separate to me.

 

[Chester]

Yes, the mounts must come off first.

Chester

 

[Old timer]

Really? I removed those three bolts you talked about that was it. I got the housing to break free. But can only pull housing out about a half inch and it stops. Is that because of The engine mount bolts. I was really hoping I didn't have to take those off I heard if you did that you have to use a engine alignment tool if you disconnect from motor mounts?

 

[Old timer]

Got it! Just had to pull one motor mount off. Man! Chester... You are a ton of help thank you very much.