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Engine Compression

Ensure battery is fully charged. Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at normal cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Normal Compression Pressure (1)
Minimum Compression Pressure 100 psi (689.5 kPa)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders (2)
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(2) Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.