Not enough information. What's the model#? You might be able to download an owners manual at- http://www.searspartsdirect.com Does it have spark? Try priming it 7-8 times

"I have a Honda with the same engine and I noticed he is not getting any spark." Are you saying your Honda engine is not getting any spark as well? "I have swapped his coil and spark plug with my known good ones, and they work just fine." Are you saying you swapped coils and plugs and both mowers now work just fine. Or are you saying that after swapping parts that one mower works.

I think the bracket is there. Is it rod shaped? I can see two screws. I was thinking if I unbolted the motor to the frame I could slide it over to the hole in the deck. If I could do that, would I be able to keep what's in there in place, when installing the seal? Or would it be a hassle and a oily mess? I've drained the oil from the drain tube, but I never seem to get much out it.

Hey, this is great stuff!!!! I had this problem with my Craftsman Lawn Tractor "it starts, runs, then turns off as soon as I take my foot off the brake. I read all your comments and ran out to my tractor. I then removed the 2 bolts holding the springs and seat switch, removed the seat switch from the housing unit but left it connected to the wiring. Then I put the housing back under the seat (without the seat switch in place) and laid the seat switch down under the seat. Now when I let my foot off the brake my tractor continues to run. The only thing is that now when I get off the tractor it continues to run but who cares. I always wished it wouldn't stop running when I got off anyway. Dreams to come true. Thanks guys for your wisdom.