Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Lawn mower wont start, brigg stratton, lawn mower wont start

Question
My lawn mower engine appears to be flooded, when i pull the start cord petrol comes out of the exhaust. I have a Victa Quantum XTS 60 with a Brigg Stratton engine, How can I resolve this please.
Thanks

Answer
 Hello Martyn:

 From your Description it Sounds like the Carburator Float Needle is Sticking and Allowing the Gas to Flood the Engine Cylinder. Check the Gas Tank Cap and Ensure the Cap is Venting the Tank Properly. Check the Crankcase Oil for Gas Smell. Change the Oil and Allow the Crankcase to Vent for 24 hrs. Install a Cutoff Valve in the Gas Line to the Carburator and Turn Off the gas Flow to the Carburator after each Use. Clean and Rebuild the Carburator. Soak the Carburator Overnight in Cleaning Solution(Gunk carburator cleaner) and then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Kit. Send me the Model, Type and Code Numbers Off of the Engine, Please. With these Numbers I can Locate a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Better Assist you. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John