Homelite 997000255 Deck Lift Spring – Genuine OEM Replacement Mower Deck Spring

Part Number: 997000255
Category: Riding Lawn Mower Deck & Lift Parts
Type: Deck Lift Spring – Genuine OEM Replacement Mower Deck Spring

The Homelite 997000255 Deck Lift Spring is a genuine OEM replacement component designed for select Ryobi electric zero-turn and riding lawn mowers. Installed within the mower's deck lifting assembly, the spring provides tension to assist the deck lift mechanism as the operator raises, lowers, and adjusts the mower deck.

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 997000255
• Manufacturer: Homelite / Ryobi
• Product Type: Deck Lift Spring
• Description: Deck Lift Spring
• Function: Provides Tension Within the Mower Deck Lift Mechanism
• System: Deck Lifting Assembly
• Application: Electric Riding Lawn Mower / Zero-Turn Mower
• Compatible Brand: Ryobi
• Confirmed Model: RYRM8003
• OEM Status: Genuine Homelite / Ryobi OEM Part
• Condition: New
• Quantity Used: 2 per confirmed RYRM8003 deck lifting assembly

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Homelite / Ryobi OEM replacement spring
• Designed specifically for the mower deck lifting system
• Provides tension within the deck lift mechanism
• Helps support smooth deck height adjustment
• Works with the factory deck lift linkage and axle components
• Helps maintain the mower's original deck lifting configuration
• Durable spring construction for repeated lifting cycles
• Ideal replacement for stretched, weakened, bent, corroded, broken, or missing springs
• Designed for factory-correct fit and positioning
• Direct replacement for equipment requiring part number 997000255

Applications

Confirmed applications include:

• Ryobi RYRM8003 Electric Riding Mower
• Ryobi RYRM8003 MFG. No. 099263002
• Deck lifting assemblies
• Mower deck height adjustment systems
• Electric riding mower deck assemblies
• Zero-turn mower deck lift systems
• OEM replacement applications requiring part number 997000255

Important Notes

• Verify compatibility with your specific mower model, manufacturing number, and production configuration before ordering.
• Ryobi factory documentation identifies 997000255 as key number 18, Deck Lift Spring, within Figure G – Deck Lifting Assembly of the RYRM8003.
• The RYRM8003 uses two 997000255 Deck Lift Springs per applicable deck lifting assembly.
• 997000255 Deck Lift Spring and 997000256 Deck Lift Lever Torsion Spring are separate components. The RYRM8003 uses two 997000255 springs and one 997000256 torsion spring.
• Related components include 997000254 Deck Lift Linkage Axle, 997000247 Deck Lift Linkage, 997000253 Deck Lift Linkage, 997000252 Deck Lift Linkage Bushing, 997000258 Deck Lift Lever, 997000251 Deck Lift Axle, and 997000259 Decklift Handle. These components are sold separately.
• OEM parts suppliers independently catalog 997000255 specifically as a Homelite / Ryobi Deck Lift Spring.
• This listing is for one deck lift spring only unless otherwise specified. Deck lift levers, linkages, axles, bushings, hangers, washers, clips, and other mower components are sold separately.
• Inspect the deck lift linkages, axles, bushings, mounting points, and related hardware when replacing the spring. Replace excessively worn, bent, seized, cracked, or otherwise damaged components as necessary.
• Match part number 997000255 with your mower's illustrated parts diagram before ordering to ensure proper fitment.