Homelite 996996001 Caster Wheel – Genuine OEM Replacement Caster Wheel

Part Number: 996996001
Category: Outdoor Power Equipment Parts
Type: Caster Wheel – Genuine OEM Replacement Front Caster Wheel

The Homelite 996996001 Caster Wheel is a genuine OEM replacement front caster wheel designed for select Ryobi electric zero-turn riding lawn mowers. Installed within the mower's front wheel assembly, the caster wheel supports the front of the machine while allowing the mower to maneuver and pivot smoothly during operation. Factory Ryobi documentation identifies 996996001 specifically as the Caster Wheel used in compatible 48V zero-turn mower wheel assemblies. 

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 996996001
• Manufacturer: Homelite
• Product Type: Caster Wheel
• Position: Front
• Function: Supports the Front of the Mower and Allows Smooth Pivoting and Maneuverability
• System: Front Wheel & Caster Assembly
• Application: Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower
• Compatible Brand: Ryobi
• OEM Status: Genuine Homelite OEM Part
• Condition: New
• Quantity Used: 2 per applicable RY48ZTR75 / RY48ZTR100 mower assembly

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Homelite OEM replacement caster wheel
• Designed for compatible Ryobi electric zero-turn mowers
• Supports the front portion of the mower during operation
• Allows the front wheel assembly to roll smoothly while steering and turning
• Helps maintain stable mower handling and maneuverability
• Ideal replacement for worn, damaged, cracked, or failed caster wheels
• Manufactured for dependable OEM fit
• Designed to integrate with the factory caster fork and mounting hardware
• Helps restore proper front wheel operation and mower mobility

Applications

• Ryobi RY48ZTR75 42-inch 48V zero-turn mower
• Ryobi RY48ZTR100 42-inch 48V zero-turn mower
• Ryobi RYRM8003 54-inch zero-turn mower
• RY48ZTR75 manufacturing number 099749015
• RY48ZTR100 manufacturing number 099749016
• RYRM8003 manufacturing number 099263002
• Front caster and wheel assemblies
• Electric zero-turn mower repair and maintenance
• OEM replacement for equipment requiring part number 996996001

Important Notes

• Verify compatibility with your specific Ryobi mower model, manufacturing number, and revision before ordering.
• Designed as a genuine OEM Caster Wheel for equipment requiring part number 996996001.
• Factory documentation for the Ryobi RY48ZTR75 and RY48ZTR100 identifies 996996001 as item 4, Caster Wheel, with two required per mower.
• The factory wheel assembly uses separate 996997001 Caster Wheel Spacers, 996998001 M12 x 170mm Flange Bolts, 996990001 Caster Forks, 994857001 Front Wheel Bearing Covers, and associated washers and hardware.
• Parts catalogs also document 996996001 for the Ryobi RYRM8003 54-inch Zero-Turn Mower, in addition to the RY48ZTR75 and RY48ZTR100 platforms.
• This listing is for the caster wheel only unless otherwise specified. Caster forks, spacers, bolts, washers, bearing covers, fork covers, and other mounting hardware are sold separately.
• Inspect the caster fork, axle bolt, spacers, washers, bearings, and surrounding mounting components during installation. Replace worn, bent, loose, or damaged components as needed to help maintain smooth wheel rotation, stable mower handling, and dependable maneuverability.