Stuck floats or dirty needle valve.
Without looking at the setup it's hard to tell. The mower chute and the bag inlet should be right on as a mismatch would cause clogs. It should be too tough to rig a hook and loop to hang the bag.
Depends on the size of the lawn mostly. A push mower (or better yet a powered drive push mower) would have the best control in rough terrain, but if it is a large lawn a riding mower is better.
It might be the bearings are shot in your jack shaft.
The best riding mower for hilly terrain is would be any kind of walk behind mower as you control it's movements, speed, and direction. However, if you have a large yard and want a riding mower newer LG mowers a good bet. An older option would be a Gravely Garden Tractor.
likely a bad engine.
in my opinon, a lawn mower (riding, preferably) will do
A push lawn mower is easier to store if space is an issue. They are ideal for smaller yards and come in many varieties. A riding lawnmower would be ideal if you have a large yard and space to store the mower isn't an issue.
When it comes to riding mowers, it is best to read the manual that is provided. but i would think that it would not be safe to use a riding mower when mowing a hill do to the chance of it tipping over. to be on the safer side of things a regular lawn mower will e the better choice
Prices for riding mowers vary widely, depending on brand and features. Walmart has a riding mower for just under $700. Home Depot has a Poulan model for about $900. Used models would be lower than that.
Zero turn mowers are riding lawnmowers. The design and features offered by a zero turn mower do not really translate into anything that would work well for a push mower. Several brands, such as John Deere and Snapper, offer zero turn (riding) mowers that are designed specifically for residential use.
You may have a hot wire grounding out somewhere
well it may be possible but, i have to say NO! Answer For safety reasons, it would be better to have the mower repaired with the proper parts. Riding mowers at best can be dangerous, so make sure yours is running as it should.