{"product_id":"homelite-up06981-reed-valve-retainer-genuine-oem-replacement-engine-component","title":"Homelite UP06981 Reed Valve Retainer – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Component","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e UP06981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chainsaw Carburetor, Intake \u0026amp; Reed Valve Parts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reed Valve Retainer – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Component\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHomelite UP06981 Reed Valve Retainer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM replacement component designed for select \u003cstrong\u003eHomelite chainsaws and small-engine applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e UP06981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Homelite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reed Valve Retainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retainer, Reed Valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secures the Reed Valve within the Applicable Intake Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carburetor Chamber \/ Reed Valve Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas Chainsaw \/ Small Engine Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Homelite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct OEM Replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Homelite OEM Part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e UP06981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomelite replacement-parts records document the supersession sequence \u003cstrong\u003e63260 → UP06981\u003c\/strong\u003e, while OEM suppliers identify the current component as the \u003cstrong\u003eReed Valve Retainer\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Homelite OEM replacement component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-designated \u003cstrong\u003eReed Valve Retainer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for compatible Homelite chainsaw engine assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls within the carburetor chamber and reed valve system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps retain the reed valve in its proper operating position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports proper factory configuration of the engine intake system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to match the original equipment component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps restore an incomplete or damaged reed valve assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for chainsaw engine maintenance, repair, and restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal replacement for bent, cracked, corroded, distorted, damaged, or missing retainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces previous Homelite part number \u003cstrong\u003e63260\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for equipment requiring part number \u003cstrong\u003eUP06981\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed applications include select:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomelite SXLAO UT-10045 Series Chainsaws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomelite SXLAO UT-10045-B Chainsaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomelite SXLAO UT-10045-C Chainsaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomelite SXLAO UT-10045-E Chainsaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomelite SXL-AO UT-10548 Chainsaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomelite XL12 UT-10080-A Chainsaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomelite XL12 UT-10445-B Chainsaw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomelite chainsaw carburetor chamber assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReed valve and intake system repair applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment previously requiring \u003cstrong\u003e63260\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM replacement applications requiring \u003cstrong\u003eUP06981\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParts diagrams for the \u003cstrong\u003eSXLAO UT-10045 series\u003c\/strong\u003e identify UP06981 as the \u003cstrong\u003eRetainer – Reed Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e, positioned within the carburetor chamber alongside the reed valve, reed valve seat, carburetor gasket, and carburetor components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe part is also documented in the carburetor chamber assemblies of the \u003cstrong\u003eSXL-AO UT-10548\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eXL12\u003c\/strong\u003e chainsaw platforms. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify compatibility with your specific Homelite chainsaw model, UT number, serial number, and production revision before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomelite OEM parts suppliers identify \u003cstrong\u003eUP06981 specifically as “RETAINER, REED VALVE.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUP06981 replaces previous Homelite part number 63260.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe retainer is installed within the \u003cstrong\u003ecarburetor chamber \/ reed valve assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e on confirmed chainsaw applications. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the Homelite SXLAO UT-10045-E diagram, \u003cstrong\u003eUP06981 Reed Valve Retainer\u003c\/strong\u003e is item 3 and is positioned alongside \u003cstrong\u003e63253 Reed Valve Seat\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUP05942 Reed Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not confuse the \u003cstrong\u003eUP06981 Reed Valve Retainer\u003c\/strong\u003e with the reed valve itself. The retainer secures the applicable component, while the reed valve is a separate engine part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the reed valve, reed valve seat, carburetor spacer, gaskets, mounting surfaces, and surrounding intake components when replacing the retainer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace bent, cracked, excessively worn, corroded, distorted, or otherwise damaged related components as necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the reed valve and retainer are installed in the correct orientation according to the applicable equipment parts diagram or service procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone Homelite UP06981 Reed Valve Retainer only\u003c\/strong\u003e unless otherwise specified. 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