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15-30 minutes
The curved shaft is a Homelite replacement part directly sourced from the manufacturer for use in trimmers. A screwdriver and a wrench set might be needed during the installation process. Over time this part may bend or break and will need to be replaced. It is made out of metal and is sold individually.
Curved Shaft Assembly 000998229
OEM part for: Homelite
Part Number: 000998229
$53.45
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This Curved Shaft Assembly will fit the following 37 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Homelite
This item works with the following types of products:
- Hedge Trimmer
- Trimmer
This part replaces obsolete part #: PA00472A, 985380001
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Hex note at bottom of shaft eroded
New shaft had new hex note. Problem solved.
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September 12, 2019
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Drive shaft broke on one trimmer and air pump for fuel line leaked for other trimmer.
Michael - August 1, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver, Allen wrenches
Air pump on Husquavarna:
1. Remove side cover and fuel lines from air pump.
2. With screwdriver, push in tab on rear of pump to release from frame.
3. Align new pump in frame and snap into place.
4. Use needle nose pliers to carefully attach fuel lines.
5. Press air pump bulb 3 or 4 times to check for leaks.
6. Reinstall side cover.
Drive shaft on Homelite:
1. Remove trimmer head assembly on end of shaft.
2. Remove safety guard from end of shaft.
3. Remove handle from shaft.
4. Remove throttle assembly from shaft noting how the linkage fits back in casing.
5. Remove clamp noting location.
6. Remove shaft assembly from engine.
7. Install new shaft and tighten clamp in same location as removed. You may need to turn end of the shaft so the new drive shaft slides into engine.
8. Install throttle assembly assuring throttle linkage works as you assemble.
9. Replace handle and safety guard on shaft.
10. Replace trimmer head.
1. Remove side cover and fuel lines from air pump.
2. With screwdriver, push in tab on rear of pump to release from frame.
3. Align new pump in frame and snap into place.
4. Use needle nose pliers to carefully attach fuel lines.
5. Press air pump bulb 3 or 4 times to check for leaks.
6. Reinstall side cover.
Drive shaft on Homelite:
1. Remove trimmer head assembly on end of shaft.
2. Remove safety guard from end of shaft.
3. Remove handle from shaft.
4. Remove throttle assembly from shaft noting how the linkage fits back in casing.
5. Remove clamp noting location.
6. Remove shaft assembly from engine.
7. Install new shaft and tighten clamp in same location as removed. You may need to turn end of the shaft so the new drive shaft slides into engine.
8. Install throttle assembly assuring throttle linkage works as you assemble.
9. Replace handle and safety guard on shaft.
10. Replace trimmer head.
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Replaced Curved Shaft Assembly for Homelite (Trimlite)
Victor - July 10, 2017
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
1. Removed the string assembly and the cover for the shaft.
2. Removed the shaft from the engine.
3. Replaced the new shaft and clamped to the engine assembly.
4. Installed the cover to the shaft and the string assembly.
2. Removed the shaft from the engine.
3. Replaced the new shaft and clamped to the engine assembly.
4. Installed the cover to the shaft and the string assembly.
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Head would not spin
Ernest - June 13, 2016
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Disassemble shift from motor. Assemble head to new shaft. Assemble new shaft to motor.
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