Brass handle removal?

[Darren D]

Once the pin is out,  it is just rust and gunge that holds the handle to the shaft.  Usual stuff, WD40, gentle heat.  If you can get a piece of wood behind the handle and in front of the nose, a few taps with a hammer IF Colin's idea doesn't work,  BUT BE CAREFUL,  the aluminium casting is quite weak and easily damaged

Thanks Bob. I have no idea when the handle was last off. I'll try heat and then the rubber mallet. Again thanks for the advice.