Adjust and apply a crescent wrench to fit the shaft above the sleeve. Tap
downward with wrench lightly with hammer. Protect bottom threads from
damage..

ask here if anyone would know how to take apart a Hustler mobile mast
without wrecking it?

The joint where the mast folds has two screws which I can remove, but the
fit between the sections seems impossible to budge.

Anyone have any actual experience with this?

Marty K1FHR