25 hp merc 2 stk gas out top of carb

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25 hp 2 stk maybe 1999? when squeeze ball from tank gas squirts out from under the plate on top of carb that holds the electric choke solonoid. just before i discovered this motor would only start w/high idle on and would only run at full throttle but very rough, and not for long any help appreciated.

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Float valve is not seating, need to remove and clean carb.