It is inside the float bowl hooked to the float witch is usually on the bottom of the carb.
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Briggs says on a cold engine, .005 on intake & .007 on exhaust. Wider on exhaust to ensure you don't burn a valve.
Dirty or stuck open needle valve in carburetor.
.004 intake.....006 exhaust
Stuck floats or dirty needle valve.
Most likely the needle valve & seat in the carburetor bowl is defective allowing fuel to flow when the engine if off. This excess fuel will run into the cylinder and down to the crankcase. Replace the needle valve & seat.
From looking at discussion threads, it seems that B&S engines are notious for this. The carb needle valve is dirty and fails to seat properly, thereby allowing fuel to leak into the cylinder and down into the crankcase. Have your local small engine shop clean and rebuild your carb and install an inline gas shutoff valve. When the mower is idle, simply turn the valve to the off position to prevent any further fuel leaks.
there should be a screw in the side of the carbuerator. turn the screw all the way in be careful not to bottom it out tight you will ruin the needle valve. then turn the screw opposite 1 1/4 times this should be good slow idle and also fast idle speed.
Float is bad in Carb or needle valve not closing causing fuel to leak into cylinder
The float needle valve is stuck or there is some kind of debris that got into the gas and is blocking the valve open. If its a new mower take it back to the person you bought it from and get them to fix it because it should be under warrenty. If you mess with it you would probably void your warranty.
what is the proper procedures for cheking and adjusting the needle valve
If the engine does not start: (1) rotate the carburetor main jet needle valve clockwise (close) until it touches its stopping point - DO NOT FORCE OR GO BEYOND THE POINT OF TOUCHING as it may damage the tip. (2) Rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns - this should be close enough to start the engine. Start the engine and let it warm up about five minutes. (3) Rotate the needle valve clockwise (close) slowly until the engine starts to stall for lack of fuel, then rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) slowly until the engine starts to stall from flooding (too much fuel). (4) Set the needle valve to a midpoint between the two extremes for the best "purr" of the engine. If the engine "sputters" when a load is added, open the needle valve an extra 1/8 turn for a slightly richer mixture. If the engine starts and you just want to adjust the carburetor, step (1) is not necessary.
If the fuel filter isn't clogged, the carburetor main needle valve may need to be adjusted.