prolly best to start by determining whether engine has a fuel delivery problem or spark problem.

Remove engine air cleaner, spray several shots of rattlecan carb cleaner directly down carb throat. Attempt to start as normal, engaging all proper controls. If engine "pops" or tries to catch, there is a fuel delivery problem. If engine simply turns over by starter, then there is an ignition problem.
Determine above and get Engine make/model/type data off it's decal or stamped sheet metal.... report all back here. There will be a number of experts that can advise you on what steps to take next.

@rcbe, well, it must have been a fuel delivery problem! Shot some cleaner down its throat, turned the key and...it died! Did that a couple times, waited a bit, went out and just turned the key and BAM! she started right up!
Thank you very much! Oh, and my wife says, "Thank you sooo much!" Now, I can go level that jungle once it cools down out here.
Can't tell you how much I wish I had found this place first! Posted the same problem on other pages and got nowhere!

glad to hear your good luck. Just make sure you check the oil each use and keep everything clean/dry. Post back with details if a prob does come up.