a tech told me my carb was froze up on my 4 hp briggs & stratton push mower, how can i fix this?

Question

i want to know if i can soak the carb in a solution of some sort to unfreeze or unstick what is froze up in it.. or is there a simple way of this..also this is the older type carb without the priming ball

Answer 1

Fordman is right.

Either soak it in Gumout ($25) and rebuild it with a new gasket kit. ($12?) or just get a new one at about the same price or less.

I would get the new one, as it will be more reliable, and you do not know if the other one will work after all the expense.

Answer 2

Take if off and use a solvent to clean it up, then check for worn parts.

Or you can go online and order a new carb from a small engine repair shop.