difficult with cranking engine

[Qian Qian <qqian@pppl.gov>]

Hi, I'm not sure if this is a problem though it's kind of annoying
to me all the time. Every time when I start engine, the engine seems
to have difficult to crank just before it ignites. The feeling is
just like you are cranking a rusty wheel which needs grease/lubricant
on the shaft. In comparison, everything is very smooth when I start
my Mitsubitsch. What could be the problem? tension is too high with
the timing belts or V-belts? the grease is frozen? needs lubricant?
I vaguely remember this began to annoy me after I had the timing belts
and V-belts changed over(which is probably two years ago).
Any suggestion from net friends?

Qian