Sounds like the starter bendix is sticking on the shaft and not returning properly.

"It is also recommended that you spray the bendix shaft with a suitable lubricant to prevent it from STICKING on the shaft thus not allowing it to retract back into the strater housing all the way. "

Taken from another forum but applies!

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