joannjones2k Is it possible you have over filled the oil. If you didn't use the mower last year the carb cold be fouled with ethanol from the old fuel . Try removing all the fuel then putting fresh fuel in . Was there any knocking noises when the mower quit? How much gas leaks out and does it leak when its not running ? If its coming from the fuel line? It can be letting air into the fuel line and keeping it from running .Does this mower have a primer is it leaking fuel there? If its possible can you remove the spark plug and [http://www.turbododgeparts.com/assets/images/plug-problem-matrix.jpg|describe it using this chart]. I will help farther if you answer these question