Make sure you have the right spark plug: briggs and stratton #491055s or equivalent
If you havent done so: A 100% carb rebuild (all seals and gaskets) and replace fuel filter(could be vapor locking)
If that doesn't do it, you may have a vacum leak, a bad head gasket possibly
That's all i can think of for right now. I'll get back to you a little later with more.
Art
March 2010