ok so i have a briggs and stratton lawn mower, and i just barely replaced the spark plug and got fresh clean gas and changed the oil in it about a month ago. I have to mow my lawn soon and when i went to start the thing it started and then died about 3 seconds later, i have googled why it does that and it said that i probably need to clean my carburetor, unfortunately for me i have NO IDEA where that even is, i have searched and searched and cannot find anything online that would explain to me where it is, my husband is in iraq for another week or so but i need to mow it NOW. and i am good with this kind of stuff if i know where things are but i have no idea where it is, also if i am wrong and it's not that that is wrong with it what do you think could be it? thanks

 

If you will post the engine model, type and code numbers usually found on the "metal" shroud just above the spark plug or on a tab over the muffler, someone will tell you how to fix it. Have a good one. Geo

 

On a Briggs & Stratton the carb should be on the Left rear of engine. There should be a Cover that has 1 or 2 screws you will have to remove to gain access to carb. Also before you remove the carb. be sure and drain the gas or you will have a Mess.
Do you have any experience working on Carburetors?

 

Could be on the right front or who knows...not all Briggs engines are the same.

Post the engine model # so we know what you have. The carb is probably the problem.

 

i will get the model number but no i don't have any experience myself but i have watched my dad do things like that