Will not start
The "rarely used" is the clue to the most likely problem, which is a build-up of "gum" and "varnish" in the VERY TINY passages [called "GALLERIES"] INSIDE your carb.
This goo can block some, or all, of the galleries, rendering the carb useless. Fresh fuel is 'too little too late!"
The "fix" for this problem is one of three things:
1. Replace the carb [way too expensive], or
2. Remove and overhaul the carb [kind of expensive, and definitely not much fun!].
3. Try one of the relatively new "in-the-tank" solvent cleaning kits sold at most automotive parts stores.
IF you go with solution number 3, BE SURE to follow the label instructions "to the letter"!!!!!
The prevention of this problem is to never leave fuel in the tank, and thus the carb, for prolonged periods, especially over the off season!!!!!
When not expecting to use the machine for a couple of months or more, drain all the fuel from the tank, and then RUN the engine until it "quits," indicating NO MORE FUEL in the carb.