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As several have said there appears to be some misalignment causing a lot of pressure on the belt or something is rubbing the belt.

A simple oil drain tool is a large syringe with a piece of tubing on it, not fancy but works.

What are the moisture conditions when you mow? If the grass or ground has much moisture in it this also will contribute to plugging, and I agree with other the high lift is the way to go for bagging. Good luck.

As someone has said if your parts we're internet purchase only a few have any quality control, be suspect of them all.

That's what comes typically comes with enternet aftermarket carbs, another problem. Buy one from someone who has some quality control.

Yes sir you do need blades if you what cut the grass instead of tearing it off, you might look for a lower lift blade if available they will hold up some what longer mowing in sandy conditions.

Remove the gas cap and see if it stops leaking, it may be the cap vent is plugged up.

Many fuel tanks have rubber grometts in the bottom is that where it's leaking or up on the side?

Use a good construction adhesive.

Was it an OEM carb?

If you can a replacement pulley take an grinder and cut thru the belt portion of the pulley and finish it off with a dremel type tool.

Take it back to the dealer and get it addressed and document what happen is case it happens again.

What engine is on it ?