Homelite UP00496 Grass Guard – Genuine OEM Replacement Trimmer Guard
Part Number: UP00496
Category: String Trimmer & Brush Cutter Guards
Type: Grass Guard – Genuine OEM Replacement Trimmer Guard
The Homelite UP00496 Grass Guard is a genuine OEM replacement protective component designed for select Green Machine / Homelite string trimmers and brush cutters. Installed near the cutting head and gear head assembly, the guard provides a protective barrier around the cutting area and helps limit the amount of grass, vegetation, and debris directed toward the operator during normal trimming operation.
Product Specifications
- Part Number: UP00496
- Manufacturer: Homelite
- Product Type: Grass Guard / Trimmer Guard
- OEM Description: Grass Guard
- Function: Provides a Protective Barrier Around the Cutting Area
- System: Cutting Head / Gear Head Assembly
- Application: String Trimmer / Brush Cutter
- Compatible Equipment: Select Green Machine / Homelite Platforms
- OEM Status: Genuine Homelite OEM Part
- Condition: New
- Quantity: 1 Grass Guard
A factory-style parts breakdown for the Green Machine GT31B UT-26055 identifies UP00496 as the Grass Guard and specifies one guard per applicable cutting assembly.
Features & Benefits
- Genuine Homelite OEM replacement component
- Factory-designated Grass Guard
- Designed for compatible string trimmers and brush cutters
- Mounts near the cutting head and gear head assembly
- Provides a protective barrier around the rotating cutting area
- Helps shield the operator from grass and trimming debris
- Maintains the equipment's original factory guard configuration
- Suitable for trimmer and brush cutter repair or restoration
- Ideal replacement for cracked, broken, bent, worn, damaged, or missing guards
- Designed for factory-correct fit on compatible equipment
- Direct replacement for equipment requiring part number UP00496
Applications
Confirmed applications include:
- Green Machine GT31 Trimmer / Brush Cutter
- Green Machine GT31 UT-26041
- Green Machine GT31B Trimmer / Brush Cutter
- Green Machine GT31B UT-26055
- Green Machine GT40B Trimmer / Brush Cutter
- Green Machine GT40B UT-26057
- Compatible Homelite / Green Machine trimmer assemblies
- String trimmer cutting-head assemblies
- Brush cutter guard assemblies
- OEM replacement applications requiring UP00496
The GT31 UT-26041 parts breakdown lists UP00496 as item 15, Grass Guard, while the GT31B UT-26055 and GT40B UT-26057 diagrams also specify one UP00496 Grass Guard.
Important Notes
- Verify compatibility with your specific trimmer or brush cutter model and UT number before ordering.
- Homelite OEM suppliers identify UP00496 specifically as “Grass Guard.”
- The Green Machine GT31 UT-26041 parts diagram confirms UP00496 as the Grass Guard within the Deflector, Guard, Driveshaft & Stringhead assembly.
- The GT31B UT-26055 also uses one UP00496 Grass Guard within its guard and cutting-head assembly.
- The GT40B UT-26057 specifies one UP00496 Grass Guard as item 22 in its Deflector/Guard/Driveshaft/Stringhead assembly.
- On the GT31 UT-26041, the guard is secured with three PS00559 M5 x 12 socket-head screws. Mounting hardware should be verified for your exact model.
- Do not confuse the UP00496 Grass Guard with the larger grass deflector or blade deflector assemblies. For example, the GT31 UT-26041 separately lists UP00438 as the Grass Deflector Assembly and UP00627 as the Blade Deflector Assembly.
- This listing is for one UP00496 Grass Guard only unless otherwise specified. Deflectors, cutting blades, string heads, spools, gear heads, mounting screws, clamps, and other cutting-system components are sold separately.
- Do not operate applicable equipment with a required cutting guard removed or damaged. Replace damaged protective components before use.
- Match part number UP00496 with your equipment's illustrated parts diagram before ordering to ensure proper fitment.
