Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): John Deere SB14 wont start, kawasaki engine, starter rope

Question
kawasaki engine sputtered and died during lawn cutting.  put the mower away and tried the next day. it started fine.  The next week while Cutting lawn, it sputtered and died.  Now it won't start.  I took plug out, attached wire and pulled starter rope.  I can see spark to mower housing. I also removed fuel line at the carb and gas flowed freely thru the line.  Should i take carb off and clean?  if so, is there a detailed manual for this type of engine.  I cannot find any help on the Deere site.
thank you

Answer
yea it sounds like you need to clean the carb I had a push mower do the same thing and the basic is make sure you pay attention to the way you take it apart to put it back together make sure everything is clean try it and let me know how you make out thanks