Homelite UP06981 Reed Valve Retainer – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Component

Part Number: UP06981
Category: Chainsaw Carburetor, Intake & Reed Valve Parts
Type: Reed Valve Retainer – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Component

The Homelite UP06981 Reed Valve Retainer is a genuine OEM replacement component designed for select Homelite chainsaws and small-engine applications. Installed within the carburetor chamber and reed valve assembly, the retainer helps secure the reed valve in its proper position for correct operation of the engine's intake system.

Product Specifications

• Part Number: UP06981
• Manufacturer: Homelite
• Product Type: Reed Valve Retainer
• OEM Description: Retainer, Reed Valve
• Function: Secures the Reed Valve within the Applicable Intake Assembly
• System: Carburetor Chamber / Reed Valve Assembly
• Application: Gas Chainsaw / Small Engine Equipment
• Compatible Brand: Homelite
• Previous Part Number: 63260
• Replaces: 63260
• Replacement Type: Direct OEM Replacement
• OEM Status: Genuine Homelite OEM Part
• Condition: New
• Part Number Reference: UP06981

Homelite replacement-parts records document the supersession sequence 63260 → UP06981, while OEM suppliers identify the current component as the Reed Valve Retainer.

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Homelite OEM replacement component
• Factory-designated Reed Valve Retainer
• Designed for compatible Homelite chainsaw engine assemblies
• Installs within the carburetor chamber and reed valve system
• Helps retain the reed valve in its proper operating position
• Supports proper factory configuration of the engine intake system
• Designed to match the original equipment component
• Helps restore an incomplete or damaged reed valve assembly
• Suitable for chainsaw engine maintenance, repair, and restoration
• Ideal replacement for bent, cracked, corroded, distorted, damaged, or missing retainers
• Replaces previous Homelite part number 63260
• Direct replacement for equipment requiring part number UP06981

Applications

Confirmed applications include select:

• Homelite SXLAO UT-10045 Series Chainsaws
• Homelite SXLAO UT-10045-B Chainsaw
• Homelite SXLAO UT-10045-C Chainsaw
• Homelite SXLAO UT-10045-E Chainsaw
• Homelite SXL-AO UT-10548 Chainsaw
• Homelite XL12 UT-10080-A Chainsaw
• Homelite XL12 UT-10445-B Chainsaw
• Homelite chainsaw carburetor chamber assemblies
• Reed valve and intake system repair applications
• Equipment previously requiring 63260
• OEM replacement applications requiring UP06981

Parts diagrams for the SXLAO UT-10045 series identify UP06981 as the Retainer – Reed Valve, positioned within the carburetor chamber alongside the reed valve, reed valve seat, carburetor gasket, and carburetor components.

The part is also documented in the carburetor chamber assemblies of the SXL-AO UT-10548 and XL12 chainsaw platforms.

Important Notes

• Verify compatibility with your specific Homelite chainsaw model, UT number, serial number, and production revision before ordering.
• Homelite OEM parts suppliers identify UP06981 specifically as “RETAINER, REED VALVE.”
• UP06981 replaces previous Homelite part number 63260.
• The retainer is installed within the carburetor chamber / reed valve assembly on confirmed chainsaw applications.
• On the Homelite SXLAO UT-10045-E diagram, UP06981 Reed Valve Retainer is item 3 and is positioned alongside 63253 Reed Valve Seat and UP05942 Reed Valve.
• Do not confuse the UP06981 Reed Valve Retainer with the reed valve itself. The retainer secures the applicable component, while the reed valve is a separate engine part.
• Inspect the reed valve, reed valve seat, carburetor spacer, gaskets, mounting surfaces, and surrounding intake components when replacing the retainer.
• Replace bent, cracked, excessively worn, corroded, distorted, or otherwise damaged related components as necessary.
• Ensure the reed valve and retainer are installed in the correct orientation according to the applicable equipment parts diagram or service procedure.
• This listing is for one Homelite UP06981 Reed Valve Retainer only unless otherwise specified. Reed valves, valve seats, carburetors, spacers, gaskets, fasteners, and other related engine components are sold separately.
• Match part number UP06981 or superseded part number 63260 with your equipment's illustrated parts diagram before ordering to ensure proper fitment.