Homelite 997956001 Front Pocket – Genuine OEM Replacement Equipment Component
Part Number: 997956001
Category: Riding Lawn Mower Body, Panel & Storage Parts
Type: Front Pocket – Genuine OEM Replacement Equipment Component
The Homelite 997956001 Front Pocket is a genuine OEM replacement component designed for select Ryobi electric zero-turn riding lawn mowers. Installed as part of the mower's panel housing assembly, the front pocket provides the factory-designed compartment structure used with the corresponding front pocket door.
Product Specifications
- Part Number: 997956001
- Manufacturer: Homelite / Ryobi
- Product Type: Front Pocket
- OEM Description: Front Pocket
- Function: Front Storage / Panel Housing Component
- Mounting System: Panel Housing Assembly
- Application: Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower
- Compatible Brand: Ryobi
- Confirmed Models: RYRM8002 & RYRM8003
- Diagram Position: Figure J – Panel Housing
- Key Number: 2
- OEM Status: Genuine Homelite / Ryobi OEM Part
- Condition: New
- Quantity Used: 1 per confirmed mower assembly
Factory parts documentation lists 997956001 Front Pocket with a quantity of one within the Panel Housing assembly of both the RYRM8002 and RYRM8003.
Features & Benefits
- Genuine Homelite / Ryobi OEM replacement component
- Factory-designated Front Pocket
- Designed for compatible Ryobi electric zero-turn riding mowers
- Installs within the mower's panel housing assembly
- Provides the factory front pocket structure
- Designed for use with the corresponding front pocket door
- Helps restore a damaged or incomplete panel housing assembly
- Maintains the mower's original factory configuration
- Suitable for mower repair, maintenance, and restoration
- Ideal replacement for cracked, broken, warped, damaged, or missing front pockets
- Direct replacement for equipment requiring part number 997956001
- Designed to match the original equipment mounting configuration
Applications
Confirmed applications include:
- Ryobi RYRM8002 Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower
- Ryobi RYRM8003 54" Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower
- RYRM8002 panel housing assemblies
- RYRM8003 panel housing assemblies
- Electric riding mower body and panel repair
- Front pocket replacement applications
- OEM replacement applications requiring 997956001
Parts documentation for the RYRM8002 and RYRM8003 identifies 997956001 as item 2, Front Pocket, within Figure J – Panel Housing.
A parts diagram for the RYRM8003, product number 099263002, also confirms the Homelite 997956001 Front Pocket within the mower's panel housing assembly.
Important Notes
- Verify compatibility with your specific mower model, product number, serial number, and production revision before ordering.
- Factory parts documentation identifies 997956001 specifically as “Front Pocket.”
- The RYRM8002 and RYRM8003 are confirmed applications for part number 997956001.
- Factory documentation specifies one 997956001 Front Pocket per applicable panel housing assembly.
- The front pocket is used with the separate 997955001 Front Pocket Door, which is listed immediately adjacent to it in the factory Panel Housing parts diagram.
- Do not confuse 997956001 Front Pocket with 997955001 Front Pocket Door. The pocket forms the primary compartment structure, while the door is a separate component.
- Related panel housing components include the wheel wells, fenders, trim panels, consoles, storage lid, LCD covers, charging door, controller cover, and associated mounting hardware.
- This listing is for one Homelite 997956001 Front Pocket only unless otherwise specified. Front pocket doors, fasteners, panels, covers, and other related components are sold separately.
- Inspect the front pocket door, mounting points, surrounding panels, and applicable hardware when replacing the front pocket. Replace cracked, broken, bent, stripped, or otherwise damaged related components as necessary.
- Match part number 997956001 with your mower's illustrated parts diagram before ordering to ensure proper fitment.
