Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I have an old Ariens lawn tractor that I am trying to refurbish.  I need to get the steering wheel off so I can remove the cowling to get at some levers that are frozen.  Does anyone know how to get the steering wheel off?  There appears to be some pins holding it on the shaft.  Can I just knock them out with a nail set or something similar?  I am soaking them at present since there appears to be a lot of rust in there.  Thank you...