Helps to drain out the gas and turn the lid 90 degrees. Don't need to use any muscle on it. The floats are fairly tough so when you get it out you can probably straighten it up enough to use. The float bowl valves have a rubber tip that should have a sharp conical point - if not they're shot. New ones are available from MSA and elsewhere. Lot's of information on this site. ZTherapy has a video.
The flange on the side is no problem if you drain the gas.
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