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17 hp Briggs I/C 17 hp won't crank:

18 years ago

Hey a buddy brought me his Craftsman lawn tractor to look at since it won't crank. The engine is a B&S 17hp I/C OHV single. The starter rotates the engine until the compression stroke and then all you hear is the starter straining. I changed out the battery, starter motor, oil, set the valve clearance yet the engine will not rotate through a complete cycle on its own, as if too much compression. It rotates fine with the plug out. Any ideas?

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