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Engine cutting out?

Hi my lawn mower starts ok but the spark plug soots up and cuts.
brian, September 2008
Assuming it's a Briggs and Stratton engine with the carb on top of the tank then I would suggest it need the carb diaphragm replacing.

pleasant, September 2008