Decided to bite the bullet and strip the thing to bits. I don't have a manual, just a bit of archaic knowledge on engines. As presumed, I'm fairly sure mine was a carb issue. After a good clean out, it all went back together pretty easily, started first pull and is running fine.  If I find a manual then I'll certainly forward it or it's location on. Cheers.
                 DJ
                
 April 2008