Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): float bowl, carburetor body, briggs and stratton

Question
Sir,

Gasoline is leaking from the carburetor on my pressure washer.  This is on a briggs and stratton engine.   

I tried to identify the type of carburetor.  It looks pictures of a flo-jet carburetor in the briggs and stratton repair manual but I do not see an idle speed or an idle mixture screw.  There is a manual choke switch on my unit.

I am not a mechanic, but I have done research and think that maybe the float is stuck in the open position.  So far I have drained all the gasoline and  then  removed the nut from the underside of the carburetor.    The fuel bowl is still in place and  I don't how to get it loose.   Would you please tell me how to do this?    (I thought it would just come away after taking out the bolt, but no such luck)

I am thinking that if I can get this float bowl off, I would then clean out the float bowl with Gunk and reassemble. Hopefully the float will no longer be stuck and the gas leak will stop.   

Do you have any other suggestions for me?     

Thank you.

Rich  

Answer
Hello Rich:

Sorry for the Delay. I had to Purchase a New PC and then Switch my Files and Records from the Old One. Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers May be Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug. If you have Removed the Bowl Mounting Screw, then Lightly Tap the Sides of the Bowl. It May be Stuck to the Bowl Seal. The Only Sure Way to Correct this Problem is 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 (if Applicable), Float Pin (if Applicable), Float (if Applicable)  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 Accidental Spillage. Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Parts if Required.** If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John