The engine cranks but will not start. Fuel feed is okay and spark plug sparks. Will not start with starting fluid, either. Running fine yesterday. I got too close to the lake edge while mowing and had to physically pull the mower away from the edge. Turned mower off, released the transmission, and pulled the mower backwards about three feet. Started it back up and realized I'd forgotten to push the release pin back in when I stepped on the foot pedal and no go. Turned mower off, pushed the pin in, and cranked - no start. Smelled like it was flooded so I let it sit for 30 minutes. Still no start. Since then I've changed the spark plug after first testing the fuel pump, carburetor, and spark. Could it be out of time? I haven't pulled the fan yet to see if I've sheared the flywheel-crankshaft woodruff key but the flywheel spins like it always has. What I've read seems to indicate that it would be erratic if the key was broken.
The engine is a B&S 19.5HP OHV. Anyone have any suggestions?
