Z4822 not starting after uplifting experience

Thanks all, for the advice and help on the hydro-locked engine. Got'er running just fine until a new problem popped up--never happened before.

Any idea what may cause a gasoline leak following this experience? I ran the mower a few nights ago with no incident (about 10 minutes to check things out.) Last night, I mowed for 90 minutes and parked it overnight only to find a small puddle of gas leaking this morning before work. Attached are photos. Not a big leak, maybe dripping once a minute. After work, I plan to clean up the engine for a closer look tonight.

Would appreciate any thoughts.

You have a bit of gunk between the needle & seat preventing it closing fully.
A quick carb clean should sort it out.

bertsmobile1 said:

You have a bit of gunk between the needle & seat preventing it closing fully.
A quick carb clean should sort it out.

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Thanks a million for the suggestion. I'll give it a try after work tomorrow..