jmcluka
New member
Just bought the above machine from a buddy. Installed all new belts, new oil, plug, and sharpened blades. Did some yardwork on the new property and noticed a pretty severe lack of power going up small grades as well as cutting thicker grass. Checked compression which came in at a whopping 60 psi (110-120 is normal compression for this make/model). Question: Should I do a rebuild (bore with new oversized matching piston, rings, gaskets, valves, etc,), or is there something else I'm missing or should check first? My first JD, by the way, so go easy. Thanks!