Make sure the gas is fresh and that you are getting a good hot spark. You can get a inexspensive spark plug tester at your local auto parts store. If it's ok, then I would check the carburetor to see if it is flooding or choking.It could be the carb needs to be rebuilt. I hope this helps.
Ray
August 2010
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