Homelite 996016001 Lower Connecting Plate – Genuine OEM Replacement Equipment Component
Part Number: 996016001
Category: Riding Lawn Mower Steering, Frame & Chassis Parts
Type: Lower Connecting Plate – Genuine OEM Replacement Equipment Component
The Homelite 996016001 Lower Connecting Plate is a genuine OEM replacement structural component designed for select Ryobi electric riding lawn mowers. Installed within the applicable mower assembly, the lower connecting plate provides a factory mounting and connection point between associated mower components.
Product Specifications
- Part Number: 996016001
- Manufacturer: Homelite / Ryobi
- Product Type: Lower Connecting Plate
- OEM Description: Lower Connecting Plate
- Component Type: Structural / Mounting Component
- Function: Connects & Supports Applicable Mower Components
- System: Frame / Chassis / Equipment Assembly
- Application: Electric Riding Lawn Mower
- Compatible Brand: Ryobi
- Replacement Type: Direct OEM Replacement
- OEM Status: Genuine Homelite / Ryobi OEM Part
- Condition: New
- Quantity: 1 Lower Connecting Plate
- Part Number Reference: 996016001
The 996016001 Lower Connecting Plate is designed as a direct factory replacement for compatible Ryobi mower assemblies specifically requiring this OEM part number.
Features & Benefits
- Genuine Homelite / Ryobi OEM replacement component
- Factory-designated Lower Connecting Plate
- Designed for compatible Ryobi electric riding lawn mowers
- Provides a factory mounting and connection point
- Helps support proper positioning of associated mower components
- Manufactured to match the original equipment dimensions and configuration
- Designed for installation at the original factory mounting location
- Helps restore an incomplete or damaged mower assembly
- Maintains the mower's original structural configuration
- Suitable for riding mower maintenance, repair, and restoration
- Ideal replacement for bent, cracked, distorted, corroded, excessively worn, damaged, or missing connecting plates
- Direct replacement for equipment requiring part number 996016001
- Genuine OEM component rather than a universal mounting plate
Applications
The Homelite 996016001 Lower Connecting Plate is designed for select Ryobi electric riding lawn mower applications requiring this specific OEM structural component.
Applications may include:
- Ryobi electric riding lawn mowers
- Riding mower frame and chassis assemblies
- Structural mounting assemblies
- Steering and linkage-related assemblies
- Equipment connection and support applications
- Replacement of damaged or missing factory connecting plates
- Riding mower repair and restoration
- OEM replacement applications requiring 996016001
Because mower configurations can vary between models and production revisions, compatibility should always be confirmed using the exact mower model, manufacturing number, and illustrated parts diagram before ordering.
Important Notes
- Verify compatibility with your specific mower model, manufacturing number, serial number, and production revision before ordering.
- OEM parts documentation identifies 996016001 specifically as “Lower Connecting Plate.”
- Do not select a replacement connecting plate based solely on appearance. Dimensions, mounting holes, bends, attachment points, and equipment applications can differ between similar-looking components.
- Match part number 996016001 directly with the number shown in your mower's illustrated parts diagram or OEM documentation.
- Do not confuse the Lower Connecting Plate with an upper connecting plate, frame plate, mounting bracket, steering plate, linkage component, or other structural hardware.
- Inspect the associated mounting hardware, brackets, frame components, linkage, bushings, washers, and surrounding mounting points when replacing the connecting plate.
- If the original plate is bent or distorted, inspect adjacent components for impact damage, misalignment, or excessive wear.
- Replace bent, cracked, stripped, corroded, excessively worn, or otherwise damaged related components and fasteners as necessary.
- Ensure all mounting surfaces and attachment points are properly aligned before tightening the replacement component.
- Install the replacement plate in the same position and orientation as the original component.
- Follow the applicable manufacturer tightening procedures and torque specifications for related mounting hardware.
- Disconnect the mower's power source and follow the manufacturer's service procedures before performing applicable structural or mechanical repairs.
- This listing is for one Homelite 996016001 Lower Connecting Plate only unless otherwise specified. Mounting brackets, bolts, nuts, washers, bushings, linkage components, frame parts, and other hardware are sold separately.
- Match part number 996016001 with your mower's illustrated parts diagram or OEM documentation before ordering to ensure proper fitment.
