{"product_id":"homelite-up00496-grass-guard-genuine-oem-replacement-trimmer-guard","title":"Homelite UP00496 Grass Guard – Genuine OEM Replacement Trimmer Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e UP00496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e String Trimmer \u0026amp; Brush Cutter Guards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grass Guard – Genuine OEM Replacement Trimmer Guard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHomelite UP00496 Grass Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM replacement protective component designed for select \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Machine \/ Homelite string trimmers and brush cutters\u003c\/strong\u003e. Installed near the cutting head and gear head assembly, the guard provides a protective barrier around the cutting area and helps limit the amount of grass, vegetation, and debris directed toward the operator during normal trimming operation.\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 UP00496\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 Grass Guard \/ Trimmer Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grass Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a Protective Barrier Around the Cutting Area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting Head \/ Gear Head Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e String Trimmer \/ Brush Cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Green Machine \/ Homelite Platforms\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Grass Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA factory-style parts breakdown for the Green Machine GT31B UT-26055 identifies \u003cstrong\u003eUP00496 as the Grass Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e and specifies one guard per applicable cutting assembly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Homelite OEM replacement component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-designated \u003cstrong\u003eGrass Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for compatible string trimmers and brush cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts near the cutting head and gear head assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a protective barrier around the rotating cutting area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps shield the operator from grass and trimming debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains the equipment's original factory guard configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for trimmer and brush cutter repair or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal replacement for cracked, broken, bent, worn, damaged, or missing guards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for factory-correct fit on compatible equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for equipment requiring part number \u003cstrong\u003eUP00496\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Machine GT31 Trimmer \/ Brush Cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Machine GT31 UT-26041\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Machine GT31B Trimmer \/ Brush Cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Machine GT31B UT-26055\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Machine GT40B Trimmer \/ Brush Cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Machine GT40B UT-26057\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Homelite \/ Green Machine trimmer assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString trimmer cutting-head assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush cutter guard assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM replacement applications requiring \u003cstrong\u003eUP00496\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GT31 UT-26041 parts breakdown lists \u003cstrong\u003eUP00496 as item 15, Grass Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the GT31B UT-26055 and GT40B UT-26057 diagrams also specify one UP00496 Grass Guard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify compatibility with your specific trimmer or brush cutter model and UT number before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomelite OEM suppliers identify \u003cstrong\u003eUP00496 specifically as “Grass Guard.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Machine GT31 UT-26041\u003c\/strong\u003e parts diagram confirms UP00496 as the Grass Guard within the \u003cstrong\u003eDeflector, Guard, Driveshaft \u0026amp; Stringhead\u003c\/strong\u003e assembly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGT31B UT-26055\u003c\/strong\u003e also uses one UP00496 Grass Guard within its guard and cutting-head assembly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGT40B UT-26057\u003c\/strong\u003e specifies one UP00496 Grass Guard as item 22 in its Deflector\/Guard\/Driveshaft\/Stringhead assembly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the GT31 UT-26041, the guard is secured with \u003cstrong\u003ethree PS00559 M5 x 12 socket-head screws\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mounting hardware should be verified for your exact model. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not confuse the \u003cstrong\u003eUP00496 Grass Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e with the larger \u003cstrong\u003egrass deflector or blade deflector assemblies\u003c\/strong\u003e. For example, the GT31 UT-26041 separately lists UP00438 as the Grass Deflector Assembly and UP00627 as the Blade Deflector Assembly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone UP00496 Grass Guard only\u003c\/strong\u003e unless otherwise specified. Deflectors, cutting blades, string heads, spools, gear heads, mounting screws, clamps, and other cutting-system components are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not operate applicable equipment with a required cutting guard removed or damaged. Replace damaged protective components before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch \u003cstrong\u003epart number UP00496\u003c\/strong\u003e with your equipment's illustrated parts diagram before ordering to ensure proper fitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homelite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53714031509867,"sku":"UP00496","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/9201\/5723\/files\/Homelitelogo_1ea8031d-56bd-4fef-86bb-d459aa3cdcf4.jpg?v=1786569733","url":"https:\/\/generalsprayers.com\/products\/homelite-up00496-grass-guard-genuine-oem-replacement-trimmer-guard","provider":"GeneralSprayers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}