Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): muray riding mower, proper manuals, mower blade

Question
While mowing the lawn i ran over a thick pile of weeds by mistake. Immediately after saw a little grey smoke and burning smell. I turned off the lawn mower. When I went to start it again it wouldn't. It didn't even click. My husband thinks the mower blade might be stuck in engage because it doesn't look like anything is moving when you move the lever from engage to disengage and the mower wont start until you put it in disengage. How can we check that to see if thats the problem?

Answer
Hello Amanda:

Jack the Mower Up and Check the Blade for Obsticles. Check the Linkage and Watch fo Proper Movement. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manuals and Better Assist you. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks. I Located this Question in the Question Pool.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John