Originally Posted by
gunwhatgun
I concur 100%. I have never seen a reed valve stick closed, honestly I've never seen one stuck, they usually get weak over time and you develop idle issues and exhaust blowing back onto the carb, but with the information given, that is all I can think of. Now seeing as that is all I can think of and knowing the simplest answer is usually the correct one, I'd say your pull starter has an issue. Take it off and see if the engine doesn't turn over then. When it does, pull your rope while the starter is off the engine and see if it is stuck, Then you can chase down why it died on you.