ST-485 Homelite Trimmer - Overview

Springs are used within outdoor power equipment to provide tension and shock absorption, depending on their application and use. This spring is designed for use within trimmers/brush cutters and is made to provide tension on the spool reel mechanism, and in some cases may be used to advance the line whenever portions of it are cut off. Th...Read moreis spring measures approximately 1.3-inches in length when extended and comes as an individual part. If you notice the line/spool in your trimmer is not advancing or is coming too quickly, the spring may be damaged and need replacing. Since this spring is a high-use part, it is not uncommon for it to lose tension over time and need to be replaced. To replace the spring, you will need to unscrew the covering cap, remove the spool feeding reel, remove the old spring and install the new spring with the rest of the assembly. Make sure to feed the line back into the appropriate feeding holes prior to operation of the trimmer.

Genuine Walbro replacement part, this item is sold individually. By pressing the bulb, it will purge the carburetor of air. Fuel will be forced up from the fuel tank through the fuel line then into the carburetor. Then the excess fuel will be forced back into the fuel tank through the fuel return line. At some time the primer will lose ...Read moreits elasticity or crack and need to be replaced. We have an article and video on How to Replace a Primer Bulb, in our Repair Center. That can be found on the front page of our site.

This is a Manufacturer Sourced replacement part for Lawn and Garden equipment. This item is Metal an is Sold Individually. A lock nut is a type of nut that resists loosening when properly threaded onto a bolt. This Locking Nut secures the cutting blade on the Trimmers/Brushcutters. You would need a Wrench to tighten or loosen this Hex Nut.

This metal OEM wire clamp is a type of fastener that holds hoses or cables together and keeps them from moving while your machine is operating. It is mostly found in lawn equipment to attach its fuel line to the filter. You can tell that the metal clamp is broken if the parts it was securing has become loose or has fallen off. When this h...Read moreappens, your equipment may start leaking and can pose as a safety hazard. To remove the wire clamp, you need a pair of pliers. Grip onto a broken clamp before twisting it counterclockwise to release it from your machine. This item is sold separately.

This starter pulley is an OEM part direct from Ryobi. This part is compatible with a variety of lawn and garden devices. The pulley is most often fitted between the air baffle and the container w/spring within the starter assembly. Please consult specific manual and diagrams for repair instructions. This part is sold individually. A screwdriver and a hex key are usually needed in making the replacement.

This is a genuine replacement part sourced from the original manufacturer for use with outdoor power equipment. The special screw is used with a variety of equipment and its application can vary based on the model. This screw is sold individually, please see diagram for part location and usage.

This manufacturer sourced part is designed for use with Homelite and Ryobi handheld lawn and garden equipment. It an identical replacement for a missing or a damaged screw that was installed on a new unit. This is a standard hardware which may have multiple applications, please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model ...Read morefor the correct location and application of this component. Keep in mind this high-quality screw is made of durable metal and is sold individually.