Homelite 996837001 Blade Protector – Genuine OEM Replacement Blade Guard

Part Number: 996837001
Category: Outdoor Power Equipment Parts
Type: Blade Protector / Blade Shield – Genuine OEM Replacement Guard

The Homelite 996837001 Blade Protector is a genuine OEM replacement blade shield designed for select Ryobi electric cultivators. Installed around the cultivator's rotating blade/tine area, the shield forms part of the equipment's protective assembly and helps provide separation between the rotating components and the surrounding operating area. OEM parts listings identify 996837001 as an original Homelite Blade Protector, while the Ryobi factory parts catalog describes the same component as the Blade Shield.

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 996837001
• Manufacturer: Homelite
• Product Type: Blade Protector / Blade Shield
• Function: Provides Protective Coverage Around the Cultivator Blade Assembly
• System: Blade, Tine & Protective Guard Assembly
• Application: Electric Cultivator / Tiller
• Compatible Brand: Ryobi
• Compatible Model: RYAC700
• Manufacturing Number: 099040001
• OEM Status: Genuine Homelite OEM Part
• Condition: New
• Quantity Used: 1 per applicable assembly

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Homelite OEM replacement blade protector
• Factory parts documentation also describes the component as a blade shield
• Provides protective coverage around the rotating blade/tine assembly
• Helps maintain the cultivator's original safety configuration
• Designed specifically for compatible Ryobi electric cultivators
• Ideal replacement for cracked, bent, broken, worn, or missing blade shields
• Manufactured for dependable OEM fit and positioning
• Integrates with the factory transmission and blade assembly
• Helps restore the equipment to its original factory configuration

Applications

• Ryobi RYAC700 Electric Cultivator
• Ryobi RYAC700 MFG. No. 099040001
• RYAC700 Rev. 01
• RYAC700 Rev. 02
• 8.5 Amp 11-inch electric cultivator
• Cultivator blade and tine assemblies
• Electric tiller repair and maintenance
• OEM replacement for equipment requiring part number 996837001

Important Notes

• Verify compatibility with your specific Ryobi cultivator model and manufacturing number before ordering.
• Designed as a genuine OEM Blade Protector / Blade Shield for equipment requiring part number 996837001.
• Ryobi factory documentation for the RYAC700 Electric Cultivator, MFG. No. 099040001, identifies 996837001 as item 19, Blade Shield, with one required per cultivator.
• The same factory assembly includes 996902001 Blade Assemblies, 996851001 Transmission Assembly, 996850001 Seal, and associated mounting hardware as separate components.
• Parts suppliers may describe 996837001 as either a Blade Protector or Blade Shield; both descriptions refer to the same OEM part number.
• This listing is for the blade protector / blade shield only. Blade assemblies, transmission components, seals, bolts, lock nuts, pins, and other mounting hardware are sold separately unless otherwise specified.
• Inspect the blade assemblies, shield mounting points, transmission, fasteners, and surrounding components during installation. Replace bent, cracked, loose, or damaged components as needed to help maintain secure installation and dependable cultivator operation.