It has to come off from the front somehow, I can feel 2 tabs on the front that are hooked over the inner shroud but I don't want to force it too much in case it has to go back under warranty if she can find the receipt. My son tells me that Briggs have a factory in Hallam which is only 5 mins away so I might go there and see if they will tell me. Can't find anything on utube either Anyway I decided to have a break from it and start putting the little side throw slasher together.