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Spool Retainer 308042003

OEM part for: Ryobi

Part Number: 308042003


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Easy Less than 15 minutes (30 rated repairs)?
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer ?
Homelite Ryobi

Product Description ?

This is an OEM replacement part.
It has a left hand threaded screw to remove and attach it to the trimmer head.

Its purpose is to hold the spool with the cutting line, in the spool housing.
It also acts as the bumper to advance the line from the spool.

This is a well used and abused part of the trimmer.
It may be a good idea to order an extra one.

  • Classification: Part
  • Weight: 0.02 lbs.
  • Also Known As: Spool Cover, Bump Cap, Bump Knob, Bumper Cover
  • Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Compatibility

This is the official OEM part for the following brands:

  • Homelite
  • Ryobi

This item works with the following types of products:

  • Trimmer

This part replaces obsolete part #: 55-816 (Left-Hand Threaded), 099068001002, 99068001002, UT15522D-03, UP00104, PA01271, A97910A

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Customer Part Reviews ?

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  • It worked!
    I was not sure this would work because it was not identical to the original part, but nevertheless it worked perfectly. Probably better than the original part.
    Guest - December 31, 2022 Verified Purchase
    Glad this key part is still available.
    The spool was a perfect fit and allowed my weed eater to function satisfactorily again.
    Guest - August 20, 2022 Verified Purchase
    Retainers
    Both retainers arrived on good condition and fit fine
    Guest - July 20, 2022 Verified Purchase
    Easy repair, parts are A-1 Quality.
    The parts were A-1Quality, fit perfectly. Shipping was fast and on time. Would recommend ereplacementparts to anyone .
    Guest - July 5, 2022 Verified Purchase
    Worked great!
    Part received in excellent condition and solved my "Line Feed" issue immediately. The other parts I ordered were for replacement of older exact items. All worked well thx! :)
    Guest - October 7, 2021 Verified Purchase
    Timely and correct replacement
    Received the retainer in a timely manner and it is an exact replacement for the retainer that came with the trimmer. I have not yet had to use it but have no doubt it will be perfect.
    Guest - September 18, 2021 Verified Purchase
    Great service
    It was new & worked perfect. Highly recommend your parts department.
    Guest - September 14, 2021 Verified Purchase
    Trimmer repair
    Part was as expected, spot on.
    Guest - August 23, 2021 Verified Purchase
    Easy repair for wearable part
    Bump knob and spool retainer wears out and needs to be periodically replaced. I can always count on eReplacment Parts to have the part I need.
    Guest - July 26, 2021 Verified Purchase
    Right part & ordered an extra!!
    The order process was easy & the part arrived quickly and in good condition.
    Guest - July 5, 2021 Verified Purchase

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    Questions & Answers for Spool Retainer


    What screw is used to hold on the spool retainer, on a Ryobi weed wacker?
    Matthew for model number RY28025 asked on 2022-05-06
    Hello Matthew, Thank you for the question. The Screw is only sold as part of the Right Hand Thread Spool Retainer Part Number: 308042002. The screw is not sold on its own. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
    eReplacementParts Team May 06, 2022

    Customer Repair Instructions ?

    All our customer repair instructions are solicited directly from other customers just like you who have purchased and replaced this exact part.

    Easy Less than 15 minutes (30 rated repairs)?

    Spool retainer stuck, can't be removed

    Matthew - September 5, 2017
    👍 11 of 12 people found this instruction helpful
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    Less than 15 minutes

    Tools Used

    Socket set, grinder

    Lent my trimmer to a family member ..... while attempting to replace trimmer line, he did not realize that the spool retainer was reverse - threaded and tried to turn the spool retainer counter clockwise until the red plastic housing was damaged. I had to grind away red plastic housing with grinder to expose the spool retainer bolt. Once the bolt was exposed, I removed it with socket and replaced it with the new spool retainer assembly. REMEMBER.... SOMETIMES BOLTS ARE REVERSE-THREADED.
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    Worn head assembly.

    Todd - November 3, 2017
    👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    Less than 15 minutes

    Tools Used

    1. Remove the spool retainer and remove the head.
    2. Pull the string provided on the new string spool out evenly and place through the feed holes in the head.
    3. Insert the string spool into the head and replace the spool retainer.
    4. Wind the string in the direction indicated on the bottom of the spool by pushing down on the spool and rotating.
    5. Repeat the push and rotate in "steps" until the line is wound to normal operating length.

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    String head assembly was worn out.

    Vince - July 18, 2018
    👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    Less than 15 minutes

    Tools Used

    Wrench Set

    Left hand thread gave me some fits but once I got that off, the whole assembly slipped off and I put the new one on in under 15 minutes.
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    While I was using the part just fall

    Carmen - August 1, 2018
    👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    Less than 15 minutes

    Tools Used

    , None

    Screw the part to the trimmer. It was an easy job.
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    The spool retainer was broken

    Jacob - July 26, 2018
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    Less than 15 minutes

    Tools Used

    , Was able to do it by hand

    I replaced the new string head adapter and then secured it with the spool retainer. It was easy. What I really liked about the website was the ease of finding the parts I needed. It was super user-friendly.
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    The shaft adapter was broken because the spook retainer had seized in it.

    Henry - June 16, 2018
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    Less than 15 minutes

    Tools Used

    Pliers, Wrench Set

    Had to cut off the spool retainer. Removed spool housing by sliding it off shaft adapter. Removed the shaft adapter using an adjustable wrench. Attached the new shaft adapter using wrench, slid housing back on to shaft adapter, screwed spool retainer into shaft adapter.
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    Leaking fuel & button tap

    Grand - May 18, 2018
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    15-30 minutes

    Tools Used

    , Allen wrench set

    Removed 2 Allen head screws & replaced fuel tank & installed new spool & string & bump unit
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    Line would not bump and feed

    Roger - November 24, 2017
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    Less than 15 minutes

    Tools Used

    Pliers

    Replaced bump knob......now line feeds automatically.....
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    Trimmer line would not advance, was tangled on spool.

    Roger - November 4, 2017
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    Less than 15 minutes

    Tools Used

    Wrench Set

    1. Spool retainer plastic cap would not grip bolt to allow for removal of tangled spool.
    2. Removed damaged retainer cap from bolt.
    3. Removed left hand thread bolt and tangled spool.
    4. Installed new spool and new retainer bolt.
    5. Now have spare spool and retainer bolt (purchased two bolts) for quick repair next time.
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    Spool retainer was stripped and string head adapter was damaged.

    Grant - October 15, 2017
    Tool Type

    Trimmer

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Time

    Less than 15 minutes

    Tools Used

    Wrench Set

    1. Removed the spool retainer.
    2. Removed the old string head assembly.
    3. Removed the adapter.
    4. Reassembled in the reverse order.
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