4-20 - POWERHEAD 90-826148R2 MARCH 1997
Reed Blocks
NOTE:Donotdisassemblereedblockunlessneces-
sary.
S/N 0G380075 & Above
S/N 0G380074 & Below
52695
a
b
c
d
e
f
a - Reed Block
b - Reed (2 Sets)
c - Retaining Washer (40 HP Only)
d - Tab Washer
e - Bolt
f - Reed Stop (30 HP Only)
IMPORTANT:Donot“flop” (reverse)thereedpet-
als for additional use - replace reed when neces-
sary.
Reed should lie flat. There should be no pre-load
(pressure between reed and reed-block), although a
slight pre-load is tolerable.
The maximum allowable opening between reed and
reed-blockis.020in.(0.5mm).Thismustbechecked
with a flat blade feeler gauge, as shown.
If the opening exceeds .020 in. (0.5 mm), or if the
reed is chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged, re-
place.
.020 Max
52883
CAUTION
Replace locking tab-Washer. DO NOT REUSE.