glad to see your repair only involved a simple spark plug!

Great that it’s working again, but concerning that the plug fouled so quickly.

I had a carburetor get gummed up on mine about 8 years ago.
I instaled an in-line fuel filter after that, and have had no problems since.

I also check the belt and plug, and do an oil change yearly. Also started adding a 10cc syringe full of Seafoam engine treatment with each fuel up.

Mine is 11 years old and runs great...just looking a little haggard these days.