crankshaft removal

[Bigrustysr]

I cant get kick start gear off to remove crankshaft- its to close to case to get gear puller behind it reason pulling crank to check timing gear on crank--keeps jumping timing-has new tensioner,and guides--cant get crank out to replace timing chain --please help

[SYCARMS]

The puller I use is the OTC P/N 7311. Any major auto parts that stock OTC tools can order if not in stock or it can be found online.