"To check compression it is a little involved and takes some time, but not hard. Basically you remove one injector, plug the fuel lines to that injector, install the compression gauge in place of the injector, start the engine, and read the pressure while at about 500 rpm"

I run it with the rocker cover off?

When you say "tune up" are you refering to valve and injector adjustment?

I had a 6V71 several yrs ago in a track hoe. The two strokes really sound crisp when right.

Can't wait for the manual to get here.