Repairs snapper riding lawnmower model is 2811 fuel problem

[phil_strauss]

Hi guys my snapper mower see model num above. When I try to start it, it cranks up and runs but spews fuel up into air cleaner. I checked carb float and replaced needle that solved problem for awhile but problem has returned what else should I check thank you?

 

[Duffer72]

Could be a bad valve.