Honda Quadra cut mower won't start?

I got this free honda quadra cut mower from a guy who barely used it and didn't have time to fix it when it broke. Iv fixed lots of mower before but this one is getting the best of me. When i pull the cord it sounds like its going to start and right as its about to… It doesn't. Its very frustrating because it is so close to starting. Any ideas?

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