[lawnboy 6280]

I got 105 lbs pressure on engine and am wondering what is the

original specification can't find information anywhere .

Ideas suggestions etc.

 

[ssm1602]

Everything that I have found on readings for compression checks state that 105psi to 120psi is considered factory spec and that they will run down to 90, but getting on the weak side. That is just what I have found on doing searching.

 

[lawnboy 6280]

After cleaning and resetting everything the lawn boy runs perfectly but and its a big but every so often it slows down when under load sometimes only somtimes.i know there is no moving parts .i have double checked everything ---any suggestions

 

[ssm1602]

Have you checked the exhaust ports and muffler on it. If they are getting plugged up with carbon, you will get a loss in power. When you do get the slight loss, are you on a hill side with the carb aiming up hill? I haven't found a LB that doesn't do that.

 

[lawnboy 6280]

After rechecing everything i replaced needle valve ,spring and seat .noticed that the new needle valves do not have rubber tips on them .i wonder is this because rubber disintegrates over time .just wondering.
Now runs like a new lawn boy wow what a struggle .the old parts looked ok to me but guess they were finised after 27 years.

 

[Brad]

Isn't it great when you get an old machine running as good as, or better than, something that you buy new today? Good job, guys!