Reeds

backhoelover · May 20, 2018

Working on older poulan 2300. I’m seeing light where the reed isn’t sealin all the way. Is this normal? Will it seal more when engine is running?

ray benson · May 20, 2018

Out of a Poulan 5200 service manual

Replace any cracked or broken reeds. Check reed at tip. If stand off at tip exceeds .010". replace reed.

J_M____ · May 20, 2018

You can try flipping the reed as long as it’s symmetrical. I have done that on some echo’s.

fossil · May 20, 2018

backhoelover said:
View attachment 125591 View attachment 125592 Working on older poulan 2300. I’m seeing light where the reed isn’t sealin all the way. Is this normal? Will it seal more when engine is running?

Take the reed off and clean the block. Over time some crap can build up between the reed and the block. It's hard to see with the reed in place.
I've flipped 2300 reeds as well.

backhoelover · May 20, 2018

Reed was flipped before pic was taken

fossil · May 20, 2018

Have you run the saw like that? If it spits mix back excessively replace the reed. If it doesn't, you are OK.

Chainsaw Jim · May 20, 2018

The fuel wetting the reed will fill the .010 gap and let it seal. If the petals are not warped and the gap is enough to affect performance then you can very carefully resurface the entire contact area including beyond the screw holes. I should warn you...it's a challenging task.

backhoelover · May 21, 2018

its is spitting fuel back i will try to locate a new reed

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