If the float is stuck and leaking, the carb may be so
flooded it won't run. Might have to pull the spark plug, and
give it a yank on the starter, to blow the excess gasoline
out the spark hole.

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I would put it outside, but cover it partly, leave the
bottom edges
open so the fumes can blow around, but keep it covered enuf
so that
rain/snow doesn't get on/into it. Then, if you have to
start it
before Jan 4, take the cover off and let it ventilate for
about a
minute or so to waft away the gasoline fumes and then plug
it in and
start it.. Take a look before you put it outside and see if
you can
tell where the leak is coming from. Taking the whole
carburetor apart
may be nonsense if it is simply the screws in the gas line
or the nut
on the bottom of the carburetor that needs tightening.
However, if
there is dirt inside the bowl that is keeping the float
needle valve
from closing when the bowl fills with gasoline, then the
bowl needs to
come off. But, that can be done without taking the whole
carburetor
off the engine. I would sure try to find an alternate
fixer, if you
live in a rural area, there must be some handymen/women
around who
help their friends out rather than a two-hour drive.