{"product_id":"homelite-996837001-blade-protector-genuine-oem-replacement-blade-guard","title":"Homelite 996837001 Blade Protector – Genuine OEM Replacement Blade Guard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 996837001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor Power Equipment Parts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade Protector \/ Blade Shield – Genuine OEM Replacement Guard\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHomelite 996837001 Blade Protector\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e996837001\u003c\/strong\u003e as an original Homelite \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Protector\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the Ryobi factory parts catalog describes the same component as the \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 996837001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Homelite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade Protector \/ Blade Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides Protective Coverage Around the Cultivator Blade Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade, Tine \u0026amp; Protective Guard Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric Cultivator \/ Tiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryobi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e RYAC700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 099040001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Homelite OEM Part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 per applicable assembly \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Homelite OEM replacement blade protector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory parts documentation also describes the component as a blade shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides protective coverage around the rotating blade\/tine assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain the cultivator's original safety configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for compatible Ryobi electric cultivators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal replacement for cracked, bent, broken, worn, or missing blade shields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured for dependable OEM fit and positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates with the factory transmission and blade assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps restore the equipment to its original factory configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi RYAC700 Electric Cultivator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi RYAC700 MFG. No. 099040001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRYAC700 Rev. 01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRYAC700 Rev. 02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 Amp 11-inch electric cultivator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivator blade and tine assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric tiller repair and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM replacement for equipment requiring part number 996837001 \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify compatibility with your specific Ryobi cultivator model and manufacturing number before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned as a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Protector \/ Blade Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e for equipment requiring part number \u003cstrong\u003e996837001\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi factory documentation for the \u003cstrong\u003eRYAC700 Electric Cultivator, MFG. No. 099040001\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifies \u003cstrong\u003e996837001\u003c\/strong\u003e as item 19, \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eone required per cultivator\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same factory assembly includes \u003cstrong\u003e996902001 Blade Assemblies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e996851001 Transmission Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e996850001 Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and associated mounting hardware as separate components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts suppliers may describe 996837001 as either a \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Protector\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e; both descriptions refer to the same OEM part number. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003eblade protector \/ blade shield only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blade assemblies, transmission components, seals, bolts, lock nuts, pins, and other mounting hardware are sold separately unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Homelite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53688643617131,"sku":"996837001","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/9201\/5723\/files\/Homelitelogo_115e45cb-19b8-4480-9b26-c7394d971167.jpg?v=1786222850","url":"https:\/\/generalsprayers.com\/products\/homelite-996837001-blade-protector-genuine-oem-replacement-blade-guard","provider":"GeneralSprayers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}