It is hard to say for sure not knowing much about what you have but here is a list of things to check or try found in my Haynes manual.
Make sure you have fuel- with a carburetor the choke could be...
THE STARTER IS WET. WONT FIRE UP WHEN WET. INSTALL A STARTER SHIELD.
GOOD LUCK
THE STARTER IS WET. WONT FIRE UP WHEN WET. INSTALL A STARTER SHIELD.
GOOD LUCK