Yep we've all been there
The engines of the 70's and earlier almost always had a note in the manual to shut off the fuel when not in use. I always shut off my fuel valve when the engine is running then let it idle for a minute or two to get the gas out of the fuel line then turn off the machine which guarantees it will not leak when you store it in the garage.
Once the Fuel solenoids came into existence the leaking problems were stopped
The engines of the 70's and earlier almost always had a note in the manual to shut off the fuel when not in use. I always shut off my fuel valve when the engine is running then let it idle for a minute or two to get the gas out of the fuel line then turn off the machine which guarantees it will not leak when you store it in the garage.
Once the Fuel solenoids came into existence the leaking problems were stopped