lawn mower won't start?

my riding mower has a 18hp briggs and stratton on it and when i try to start it it backfires through the carb and won't start can anyone help me
ron, March 2019


done
My Flymo 330 lawnmower has stopped working. Does it have a cut out which might have been activated?

Chris W Yorkshire, March 2019
link Click here to see other fixes for Briggs & Stratton.