how to check reeds in engine, would starter fluid ruin these?

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96force 75hp

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Ok starter fluid is nasty and could eat plastic easy. Could the previous owner have messed up the reeds? I took the carb off which was easy and rebuilt awhile back but still engine shakes alot. I did not notice any reeds back in there, no reeds lol?
 
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Re: how to check reeds in engine, would starter fluid ruin these?

If the reeds were bad it would be spitting out the carb.Be sure there is spark on all cylinders.<br /> Check the compression should be at least 100 lbs.<br /> on all cylinders.It wouldnt hurt to go to the library and study up on 2 stroke operation.<br /> The reed valve lets the fuel air mix into the crankcase and keeps it from spitting back out when it is compressed.
 
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