Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): My lawn mower keeps dieing

Question
I have an (old) Tecumseh 6hp Legend lawn mower.  She was running OK this morning, but suddenly died, and doesn't want to start again.  When I prime her and pull the starter cord, she runs for maybe two seconds, and then dies again.  I've tried about ten times, and the same thing happens every time.  Do you have any advice please?

Thanks, Colin

Answer
This is the classic Tecumseh dirty carburetor symptom.

Search You Tube for "Tecumseh" or "Sears mower carburetor cleaning or overhaul".

You may be able to just drain the carburetor bowl by removing the float bowl nut and cleaning the float bowl nut jet holes.

Eric