Hello Just Don,
Is the throttle cable held tightly by the clamp.
Worst case is the throttle shaft broke inside the carburetor, or the screws have come out of the throttle plate.
We need some information from the machine label and the stamped numbers on the engine valve cover or top air shroud. Snapper made millions of mowers with B&S engines.
Attaching a couple of pictures, would be a big help.
Help us to help you.