Homelite 997049001 Battery Tray Slider – Genuine OEM Replacement Battery Tray Slide

Part Number: 997049001
Category: Riding Lawn Mower Battery & Electrical Parts
Type: Battery Tray Slider – Genuine OEM Replacement Battery Tray Slide

The Homelite 997049001 Battery Tray Slider is a genuine OEM replacement component designed for select Ryobi 48V electric riding lawn mowers and zero-turn mowers. Installed within the battery and battery tray assembly, the slider works with the battery tray and related mounting hardware as part of the mower's factory battery support system.

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 997049001
• Manufacturer: Homelite / Ryobi
• Product Type: Battery Tray Slider / Battery Tray Slide
• OEM Description: Battery Tray Slider
• Function: Supports the Battery Tray Within the Applicable Battery Assembly
• System: Battery / Battery Tray Assembly
• Application: Electric Riding Lawn Mower / Zero-Turn Mower
• Compatible Brand: Ryobi
• Power Platform: 48V Electric
• Confirmed Models: RY48ZTR75, RY48ZTR100, RY48140 & RY48141
• OEM Status: Genuine Homelite / Ryobi OEM Part
• Condition: New
• Quantity Used: 2 per confirmed mower assembly

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Homelite / Ryobi OEM replacement component
• Factory-designated Battery Tray Slider
• Designed for compatible Ryobi electric riding mowers
• Installs within the battery and battery tray assembly
• Works with the mower's battery tray and mounting components
• Helps maintain the original battery tray support configuration
• Suitable for electric riding mower repair and maintenance
• Factory-correct replacement for compatible equipment
• Ideal replacement for worn, cracked, bent, distorted, damaged, or missing sliders
• Direct replacement for equipment requiring part number 997049001

Applications

Confirmed applications include:

• Ryobi RY48ZTR75 42" 48V Electric Zero-Turn Mower
• Ryobi RY48ZTR100 42" 48V Electric Zero-Turn Mower
• Ryobi RY48140 54" Electric Zero-Turn Mower
• Ryobi RY48141 Electric Riding Mower
• Compatible Ryobi 48V riding mower battery assemblies
• Battery tray and battery support assemblies
• OEM replacement applications requiring 997049001

The RY48ZTR100 parts diagram identifies 997049001 as item 4, Battery Tray Slider, within the Battery and Battery Tray Assembly. Factory documentation for the RY48140/RY48141 likewise specifies the same part and calls for two sliders per assembly.

Important Notes

• Verify compatibility with your specific mower model, manufacturing number, and production revision before ordering.
• Homelite OEM suppliers identify 997049001 specifically as “Battery Tray Slider.”
• Factory documentation specifies two 997049001 Battery Tray Sliders per applicable RY48140/RY48141 battery tray assembly.
• The RY48ZTR100 also uses two 997049001 sliders within its Battery and Battery Tray Assembly.
• The RY48ZTR75 parts catalog also lists 997049001 as a Battery Tray Slider.
• Related components include the 994923001 Battery Tray, 997092001 Battery Shields, 997050001 Battery Tie Down, 996038001 Metal Bushings, and associated mounting hardware. These components are sold separately.
• Do not confuse the 997049001 Battery Tray Slider with the battery tray itself. The 994923001 Battery Tray is a separate component within the same assembly.
• This listing is for one 997049001 Battery Tray Slider only unless otherwise specified. Some mower assemblies require two sliders, so confirm the quantity needed before ordering.
• When servicing the battery tray, disconnect the mower's power system and follow the manufacturer's battery and electrical safety procedures.
• Inspect the battery tray, bushings, shields, tie-down hardware, brackets, and mounting points when replacing the slider. Replace worn, cracked, bent, loose, or otherwise damaged related components as necessary.
• Match part number 997049001 with your mower's illustrated parts diagram before ordering to ensure proper fitment.