Thanks for the advice. It was an 'as-is' at purchase, I did get cost reduced as such.
It does run for a couple of seconds after it cranks up...it leads me to believe its getting fuel (though not trying to argue the above statements), my gut is still telling me its in the carb when its trying to regulate and is gummed up. But I've been wrong many many many many times before as well!
I'll definatly take a better look at the fuel lines this afternoon. From the pictures in original post, does anyone have any suggestions on how to drain the bowl, without completely removing carb? It seems most have a drain screw...I'm just not able to find it.
Also, the Sea Foam mentioned above...is this a carb cleaning chemical? How is it applied...and where can I typically find some?
Thank you again.