Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 9 hp honda turn-over problem, hp honda, arinet

Question
I have a machine with a 9HP Honda that grinds paint off of asphalt.  I tilted the engine back about 45 degrees to work beneath the contraption, then I set it back down (up right), and the engine turns over a little bit before building up to much compression jams up.  I can turn the crank back and forth and get it to free up before jamming up again (pull about half the cord out before it wants to rip my arm off).

I don't know if there was a problem before I tinkered with it or not.

Could have some oil gotten above the rings while tilting the engine and is causing to much compression or lack of free movement?

Answer
Hello Mike:

>>Remove the Spark Plug and Turn the Engine Several Times to Clear the Cylinder of Any Oil tha May Possibly be in the Compression Chamber.
>>Check the Crankcase Vent/Breather and make Sure it is Not Filled with Oil Also.
>> Always Tilt a Small Engine so the Spark Plug is Pointing Up and you will Not have Problems with Oil Entering the Cylinder or the Crankcase Vent/Breather.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower/Engine at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John