Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Aquired a Craftsman 6.0 Gold wont start..., carburetor body, briggs and stratton

Question
Hello, I am new to the fix-it yourself stuff, so I apologize ahead if I ask anything "stupid".  Anyhow, I have a Craftsman 6.0 Gold engine model number 12h802-2675-e1 98042059.  It will not start. I just got it from a neighbor that has moved, and don’t know much about it. I have changed the spark, made sure the fuel was clean, I will be replacing the air filter, but other than that I have no idea where to go from here. I have read a lot about cleaning the carb on others questions, but I’m not sure how to do that with this engine, it doesn’t appear to come off. Any suggestions or references to great do it yourself books would be appreciated.

Answer
Hello Stacey:

First Off; I was Taught and Raised to Believe that there is NO Stupid or Dumb Question Except for the One that is Not Asked. Now; to your Problem. The Carburetor is Bolted to the Block.  You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.smallenginepartswarehouse.com/parts.asp and Select the Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM (Briggs and Stratton) and Enter the Model Numbers 12H802-2675. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Now you can Select the Section of the Engine you Wish to View. If After Viewing the Breakdown you Still have Questions or a Problem; Just Email me and I can Go Into a Detailed Explaination for you. Pour a Small Amount (Approx 1/2oz) of Gas Into the Carburetor Throat. If the Engine Starts and Quits, then You need to Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). I have Found that Most People can Use a Breakdown/IPL and Disassemble the Carburetor Enough for Proper Cleaning. You Only have to Remove the Bowl, Float Pin, Float and Needle Valve and Any Adjustment Screws that Go Into the Carburetor Body. The Welch Plugs Do Not have to be Removed. Then Soak the Carburetor Body and Parts in a 1 Gallon Can of Gunk Carburetor Cleaner Overnight. The Can has a Parts Tray Inside it for the Small Parts. Once the Carburetor and Parts are in the Cleaner, you can Replace the Lid for Safety and to Prevent Accidential Spillage. Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Parts if Required. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John