What others have said, and possibly the battery is not fully charged if the alternator is not connected properly. It takes a long time to fully charge a battery. If not, it will quickly discharge.
If any of the battery connections are getting hot while cranking, that is a sign of a bad connection. If the entire battery cable is getting hot, that is a sign of worn starter bushings, or something holding the engine from turning freely, like thick cold oil in the transmission, or the hydraulic pump under pressure, possibly a frozen accessory, like the alternator or water pump. Also thin cheap automotive battery cables tend to heat up and cause poor cranking.
If it still has the 6 volt starter, be careful not to crank too long, it will overheat the starter.
About the carb...
If it drips a little fuel following a failed choke assisted start, that is normal. It should soon stop dripping.
But if it flows gas just sitting with the fuel valve on, there is a problem with the needle and seat, trash in the needle and seat, float level too high, or the float is sunk. This needs to be corrected first, or you can't expect it to run properly. The carb is simple, easy to repair, don't be afraid of it. Also check the fuel screen in the sediment bowl. It needs to be clean and in good condition. If the tank is contaminated with rust, water, and trash, it will find it's way to the carb. It may need to be dumped and flushed. Be careful, any scraping, tumbling, or chemical cleaning will likely result in leaks.
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