what can I ck to see why mower will not start?

I have a snapper riding mower, that has a joy stick.
the brake lately has been making a noise when I put it on. mower worked fine and then went to start it and it would not even click or anything. released brake and reset it, still nothing. what should I ck 1st.
Rhonda P, August 2014


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