Ariens Mower Compression Too High?

[turkeyvulture]

Thanks Dutch445, that's exactly what happened. Opened case, found parts of the automatic compression release system inside, installed new camshaft, problem solved. I gather this is a common problem, judging by the activity on other forums. Some folks insist it's a valve adjustment problem. It isn't.

 

[Dutch445]

Great, glad it was something you could repair,,

 

[ruffdog]

While performing the valve adjustment, a competent mechanic would assure the decompression is occurring.

 

[turkeyvulture]

I took the case apart and there were some little bits in there. Ordered new camshaft which came with the little flipper thing to reduce the compression. Starts like a dream now!