Homelite 01-04-0251 Washer, 4mm ID – Genuine OEM Replacement Flat Washer
Part Number: 01-04-0251
Category: Outdoor Power Equipment Parts → Hardware → Washers
Type: Homelite 01-04-0251 Washer, 4mm ID – Genuine OEM Replacement Flat Washer
The Homelite 01-04-0251 Washer is a genuine OEM replacement flat washer designed for select compatible Homelite outdoor power equipment. Featuring a nominal 4mm inside diameter, this washer fits beneath the head of an appropriate fastener or adjoining hardware to distribute clamping force, protect the mounting surface, and support a secure assembly. It provides a direct replacement for a missing, bent, corroded, enlarged, or otherwise damaged washer.
Key Features & Benefits
- Part Number: 01-04-0251
- Genuine OEM Homelite replacement part
- Replacement flat washer
- Nominal 4mm inside diameter
- Helps distribute fastener clamping force
- Protects compatible mounting surfaces
- Supports proper fastener seating and alignment
- Helps reduce localized wear beneath the fastener
- Suitable for equipment maintenance and assembly repairs
- Replaces a missing, bent, worn, or corroded washer
- Manufactured to original equipment specifications
- Sold individually unless otherwise specified
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 01-04-0251
- Manufacturer: Homelite
- Product Type: Flat Washer
- Component Type: Fastener Hardware
- Inside Diameter: 4mm
- Application: Outdoor power equipment assembly
- Function: Load distribution and surface protection
- Installation Location: Model-dependent fastener or component assembly
- OEM Part: Yes
- Quantity: Sold Individually
- Material and Finish: Verify the current manufacturer specification
Compatible Applications
The Homelite 01-04-0251 Washer is designed for select:
- Homelite outdoor power equipment
- Compatible engine and equipment assemblies
- Covers, brackets, housings, handles, and related components
- Maintenance and hardware replacement applications
- Equipment requiring OEM washer 01-04-0251
Compatibility and installation location are model-specific. Always verify the equipment model, manufacturing or serial information, fastener diameter, washer dimensions, required material or finish, applicable parts diagram, and original part number before ordering.
Function of the Flat Washer
The 01-04-0251 Washer is designed to:
- Distribute the fastener load across a wider surface
- Provide a consistent bearing surface beneath a fastener
- Help protect painted, plastic, metal, or finished components
- Support proper fastener seating
- Help maintain component alignment
- Reduce concentrated pressure around a mounting hole
- Replace a lost, worn, deformed, or corroded washer
- Restore the manufacturer-specified hardware arrangement
Using the correct washer helps maintain proper spacing, clamping force, and component fit within the applicable assembly.
Common Signs Replacement May Be Needed
Inspect or replace the washer if you notice:
- Washer is missing from the assembly
- Bent, cupped, cracked, or distorted shape
- Heavy corrosion or surface deterioration
- Enlarged or worn center opening
- Washer no longer sits flat
- Visible scoring or excessive wear
- Fastener head is damaging the mounting surface
- Improper component spacing or alignment
- Washer was lost during disassembly
- Existing hardware does not match the parts diagram
Loose hardware may also result from damaged threads, an incorrect fastener, improper torque, vibration, or a failed locking component. Inspect the complete attachment point before determining the repair required.
Installation & Service Notes
- Shut down the equipment and allow moving or heated components to stop and cool.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire, battery, or power supply as applicable.
- Identify the washer’s correct location using the equipment parts diagram.
- Remove the applicable fastener and retain adjoining hardware in order.
- Inspect the bolt, screw, nut, bracket, and mounting surface for damage.
- Compare the replacement washer with the original component.
- Verify the 4mm inside diameter matches the intended fastener.
- Install the washer in the correct sequence with any spacers or locking hardware.
- Ensure the washer sits flat against the mounting surface.
- Reinstall and tighten the fastener to the manufacturer’s specification.
- Do not overtighten fasteners installed through plastic or lightweight components.
- Confirm that the repaired assembly is secure before operating the equipment.
Important: A flat washer is not necessarily interchangeable with a lock washer, spring washer, shim, or spacer. Use the washer type and installation sequence shown in the applicable Homelite parts diagram.
