Homelite 099749005076 Rear Discharge Door – Genuine OEM Replacement Lawn Mower Rear Discharge Door
Part Number: 099749005076
Category: Outdoor Power Equipment Parts → Lawn Mower Components → Discharge Doors
Type: Homelite 099749005076 Rear Discharge Door – Genuine OEM Replacement Lawn Mower Rear Discharge Door
The Homelite 099749005076 Rear Discharge Door is a genuine OEM replacement component designed for select compatible lawn mowers. Installed over the mower deck’s rear discharge opening, this door helps contain grass clippings and debris while supporting the mower’s intended discharge or collection configuration. Manufactured to original equipment specifications, it replaces a cracked, warped, missing, or damaged rear door and helps restore proper fit and protective coverage.
Key Features & Benefits
- Part Number: 099749005076
- Genuine OEM Homelite replacement part
- Replacement lawn mower rear discharge door
- Covers the rear discharge opening
- Helps contain grass clippings and flying debris
- Supports proper rear-bagging or discharge operation
- Works with applicable hinge and spring components
- Helps maintain the mower’s original safety configuration
- Replaces a cracked, warped, loose, or missing door
- Manufactured to original equipment specifications
- Designed for direct fit on compatible mower models
- Suitable for lawn mower repair and maintenance
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 099749005076
- Manufacturer: Homelite
- Product Type: Rear Discharge Door
- Component Type: Lawn Mower Deck and Discharge Component
- Installation Location: Rear discharge opening
- Primary Function: Covers and helps control the rear discharge area
- Application: Compatible walk-behind lawn mowers
- OEM Part: Yes
- Quantity: Sold Individually
- Included Hardware: Verify current package contents before ordering
Compatible Applications
The Homelite 099749005076 Rear Discharge Door is designed for select:
- Homelite lawn mowers
- Compatible walk-behind mower platforms
- Rear-discharge mower deck assemblies
- Rear-bagging lawn mower configurations
- Equipment specifying OEM part 099749005076
- Lawn mower deck and discharge-system repairs
Always verify the mower model number, serial or production information, deck configuration, discharge-opening design, hinge arrangement, parts diagram, and original part number before ordering. Similar-looking discharge doors may differ in dimensions and mounting details.
Function of the Rear Discharge Door
The 099749005076 Rear Discharge Door is designed to:
- Cover the mower deck’s rear discharge opening
- Help contain grass clippings and debris
- Support the intended rear-discharge or bagging configuration
- Work with compatible bagging and discharge components
- Help prevent unintended access to the discharge opening
- Maintain proper alignment with the mower deck
- Restore the mower’s original protective configuration
- Replace a damaged, deformed, or missing door
The door must move freely, close correctly, and remain securely attached for safe mower operation.
Common Signs Replacement May Be Needed
Inspect or replace the rear discharge door if you notice:
- Cracked, broken, or severely worn material
- Warping or heat-related deformation
- Door does not close completely
- Damaged hinge or mounting points
- Excessive looseness or side-to-side movement
- Grass and debris escaping through unintended gaps
- Interference with the grass bag or discharge attachment
- Door becomes detached during operation
- Missing or damaged spring engagement points
- Impact or storage damage
- Rear discharge opening remains exposed when it should be covered
A door that does not close properly may also indicate damaged hinge pins, springs, retainers, brackets, or mower-deck mounting points.
Installation & Service Notes
- Shut down the mower and allow all moving parts to stop completely.
- Remove the battery or disconnect the spark-plug wire, as applicable.
- Allow the engine, motor, and other hot components to cool.
- Wear protective gloves when working near the mower blade and deck.
- Remove the grass bag, mulch plug, or discharge attachment as required.
- Inspect the existing door, hinge pin, spring, brackets, and retainers.
- Note the position and tension of the return spring before disassembly.
- Remove the damaged rear door according to the mower service instructions.
- Install the Homelite 099749005076 door in the correct orientation.
- Reinstall the applicable spring, hinge pin, washers, and retaining hardware.
- Confirm that the door opens smoothly and returns to its closed position.
- Verify that the grass bag or other approved attachment fits correctly.
- Restore power only after all guards and components are securely installed.
Important: Do not operate the mower with a missing, unsecured, or improperly functioning discharge door. Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening and blade area. Never service the door while the mower is running or capable of accidental startup.
Ordering Notes
- Confirm that the original part number is 099749005076.
- Check the mower model and production or serial information.
- Compare the hinge locations and overall door shape with the original part.
- Verify compatibility with the existing bagging or discharge system.
- Determine whether the hinge pin, spring, retainers, and mounting hardware must be ordered separately.
- Consult the applicable OEM parts diagram before purchase.
Maintenance Recommendations
- Inspect the rear discharge door before each mowing session.
- Remove accumulated grass from the hinge and discharge area.
- Confirm that the door moves freely and closes completely.
- Check the spring, hinge pin, and retainers for wear or corrosion.
- Do not force the door beyond its intended travel.
- Replace cracked or damaged components promptly.
- Keep the discharge opening clear of packed grass and debris.
- Use only manufacturer-approved bags and discharge attachments.
- Never defeat, tie open, or remove the door during operation.
- Use genuine OEM replacement parts to maintain proper fit, movement, and mower safety.
