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Help with Ransomes petrol mower?

I have a Ransome Sims and Jefferies PLC, model Marquis 51 petrol mower. Other wording on it - Briggs and Stratton 1/C, Industrial commercial engine, cast iron bore, 3 hp, quiet power.

It has started to cut out and will not start again. Has good spark and starts if I pour a little petrol into carburettor. Must not be drawing petrol from tank. Checked diaphram and looks ok. With diaphram cover off I blew down one porthole and petrol squirted out other hole so no blockage in tank.

Has anyone any ideas that might help me get it going again?
Linal, April 2009
Change the carb to tank gasket & diaphragm.

Bob Lavallin Lawnmowerman-gravesend, September 2009