Homelite 996988001 Woodruff Key 6x6x30mm

Product Description

The HOMELITE 996988001 is a square-profile drive key measuring 6 millimeters wide, 6 millimeters tall, and 30 millimeters long. This small but critical hardware component locks rotating assemblies to shafts, preventing slippage between mating parts under load. It seats into a keyway cut into both the shaft and the hub of a blade adapter, flywheel, or driven pulley, transmitting torque without fastener stress. Licensed technicians and experienced service professionals install this part during routine drivetrain rebuilds or after key shear caused by blade strike or overload. Correct key dimensions are essential for proper fit and safe operation.

This key is a genuine HOMELITE replacement part intended for use in outdoor power equipment within the HOMELITE product line, including lawn and garden applications. It is typically found in walk-behind lawn mowers, trimmers, and related equipment where keyed shaft connections are used to secure rotating components. When a blade strike or sudden jam causes shaft key shear, this part restores the driven connection between the engine crankshaft or motor shaft and the attached rotating assembly.

Key Features

• Square key profile measuring 6 millimeters wide by 6 millimeters tall by 30 millimeters long
• Designed to transmit torque between shaft and hub in keyed drivetrain connections
• Acts as a sacrificial shear point, protecting shafts and hubs from damage during overload events
• Genuine HOMELITE replacement part for accurate fitment
• Compact form factor suits tight equipment housings common in handheld and walk-behind outdoor power equipment

Compatibility

Designed as a genuine OEM-style replacement key for HOMELITE lawn and garden outdoor power equipment that uses a 6 mm x 6 mm x 30 mm keyed shaft connection.

Installation Notes

A qualified technician should perform this repair. Disconnect the spark plug wire and allow all rotating parts to come to a complete stop before accessing the shaft area. Inspect the keyway on both the shaft and the hub for damage or deformation before installing the new key; a damaged keyway may require shaft or hub replacement. Follow applicable equipment service manual procedures and local safety codes when reassembling drivetrain components.

Technical Specifications

• Key Width: 6 millimeters
• Key Height: 6 millimeters
• Key Length: 30 millimeters

Standard Information

• Brand: HOMELITE
• Manufacturer Part Number: 996988001