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hey friends ...i had to pull my motor out a few days ago , the starter had died . replaced it with a new starter ( briggs ) new solenoid . i changed the oil and filter and new spark plugs . got it back in , hooked up the wiring , etc. hit the key and it fired right up . it purred like a kitten .drove it around , turned it off and on several times and it worked great . after sitting maybe 2 days , i went out this afternoon , hit the key . the starter engaged but could'nt make the engine turn over . i reached in and pulled on the rope starter and it was really hard to pull on . i pulled harder and the engine '' freed up '' . i hit the key and it fired right up . drove around , turned it off and on numerous times with no problems . it's almost like after the engine sits awhile , it gets tight . any ideas , sticky valves ? valve adjustment ? i did'nt check to see if maybe the drive clutch was still grabbing the belt . any idears ? thanks always , johnboy va.