Engine Bought new riding mower and engine won't turn over.

[rwmartin57]

I have recently purchased a new Troybilt rear engine riding lawnmower, Model No. 13CC26JD011. Anyway after assembly I hooked up the battery and and put in gas, I turned it over and it fired and then finally started running erratic as the choke was on. I shut off the choke and the engine died. I continued to turn over the engine but it would not start. So I think I flooded the engine so I waited about 20 minutes and then came back to start it. There was absolutely nothing when I turned the key. A couple things I have done so far is check the fuse near the ignition switch and the fuse is still good. Also I checked the ground wire from the engine to the body and the wire is connected. I used a screwdriver on the silinoid and the starter turns over. Could it possibly be the safety stop switches, or the ignition switch

 

[mechanic mark]

Under warranty, take it back with ticket and pick out another one, or have them send out a technician to repair. If you do take it back and decide to pick out another tractor, drive it and make sure everything is working, including mower before taking it home.