Update on the mower. I cleaned it up and checked the oil, just touching the dip stick but black as tar. No gas in the tank, gee no wonder it didn't run for them. Pulled the spark plug and it was all gummed up, found one in the shop that fit, set the gap and installed it. Added oil to the mower, fresh gas and she fired up on the third pull. Little smoke and a bit rough but it ran. Let it run for about 5-8 minuted, shut it down and the pulled the dip stick, flipped her over on her side and drained out the nasty looking oil. Righted her, poured in some Kerosene, sloshed it around for a few minutes and poured it out, pretty black. Added more oil and fired her up. Ran smoother and no smoke. Guess she just needed fresh gas, new plug and clean oil. Need to replace one of the rear wheels as the kid that used it wore the rubber off the wheel and then tore up the plastic wheel. That kid should not have nice things. Need to replace the throttle lever as it is broken off and it seems Super Glue is not that super. I'll find one of them soon. Not sure if I will keep the mower or put it up for sale.
You all have a great night
Tom