Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hi, I've had this snow blower for ~15 years and has been great until this year. To prepare for winter I checked to make sure engine starts and afterwards I'm noticing it's leaking gas from under the gas tank. From doing some research I think it may be the fuel filter that's leaking. I know that fuel filter is attached to the bottom of the gas tank but how do you remove the gas tank to get at it? I remove the two bolts on the right side but something is still holding it since I'm not able to remove the tank. Thank you for any assistance.