Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): lawnmowers, john deere lawnmower, kawasaki engine

Question
i have a 14sb john deere lawnmower, and I cant get the thing to start, Ive done every thing .I think the carborator is the cause of my problem. the other day I cut the gas off and then after some time I whent out to try and start with some starting spray and it stared write up. so when I cut on the gas it ran really fast for two seconds and then died, and so Im thinking that it got flooded. Ahh.. so I dont really want to bie a new carborator unless Im sure that this is the problem. Can you please Help? any advise will be apresheated, thanks

Answer
Hello John:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. From your Description it Sounds like the Carburetor Float is Stuck Open. Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I use Gunk). Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install a New Kit if Required. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower and Engine at this Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers 14SB. Then Select your Model from the Results Area. Then Select Sectional Index. Now Select Your Mower (either Briggs or Kawasaki engine). Now Select the Carburetor File you Need to View. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let Me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully  

John