Homelite xl 800 reeds

[flashy]

The reeds fall off of the holder. How do I get them to stay on when I re install?
Trying to get this to run. Fuel line is good. Fires with either. Good spark. Tried 2 different cleaned carbs.

 

[happysaws]

The reeds fall off of the holder. How do I get them to stay on when I re install?
Trying to get this to run. Fuel line is good. Fires with either. Good spark. Tried 2 different cleaned carbs.

Use oil to stick the reed to the cage, then after the reeds are installed, clean the entire reed cage with break-cleaner or carb cleaner to remove all oil. Finally, use some thread-locker on the screws.

Side note, ether dries out anything it comes in contact with, better to use 2-cycle mix to prime the saw.