Part Location Diagram of 679034001 Homelite COMPRESSION SPRING
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COMPRESSION SPRING 679034001

Manufactured by:
Homelite
ERP Number:
ERP18788656
Part Number:
679034001
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  Works with your model  RY40204!
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Product Description

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This is a Genuine OEM replacement part used on some String Trimmers/Edgers. This is a Metal Spring and it is Sold Individually. Over time springs may loose its tension and may not function as intended. If this part is lost or damaged it must be replaced.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Ryobi
  • Homelite
This part works with the following products:
  • Trimmer
Part# 679034001 replaces these:
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will this work on p2030
Evelyn For model number p2030 - August 3, 2022

Hi Evelyn, Thank you for your question. This would not be the correct compression spring for your trimmer. The part number listed under your model number for the compression spring is 679034001. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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I have the Ryobi trimmer/edger. When I went to take off the slider I guess there was a spring too. I didn't see the spring. If I get a new slider does it come with a spring?
Judy - May 11, 2022

Hi Judy, Thank you for your question. The spring is sold separately. The part number listed under your model number for the spring is 679034001. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Hi, there is a spring that is inside the spool housing and spool w/line. It doesn't appear on any diagrams. I lost that spring. Can you help me. Thanks, Rod
Rod For model number Ryobi P2008 - April 20, 2023

Hi Rod, Thank you for your question. The part number for the compression spring is 679034001. We hope this helps!

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Spool base was broken

Mildred from McLain, Mississippi

13 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
679034001, 524851002, 310920001
Put small screwdriver into hole to hold shaft,used pliers to remove old thread base,put new spoolbase on with hands,could not find anything to tell me how to remove old thread base,but luckily i have a jack of all trde daughter ,,Ryobi 18 volt weed trimmer
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Trimmer not releasing new string, and deflector shield not cutting the line well.

BJ from Kirkland, Washington

9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
1. Remove the old cap
2. Take out the spool.
3. Remove 4 screws (Phillips) securing the grass deflector assembly.
4. Looked at a great YouTube video showing how to remove the plastic slider and spring.
5. Mine did not come as easily as in the video had to use a flat screwdriver to pop it back and out.
6. Put in the new plastic sider and compression spring.
7. Put the new deflector assembly on.
8. Put the 4 screws back in.
9. Replaced the spool.
10. Put the new cap on.
11. Works like a champ again; line feeding out like it used to.
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The parts were missing and might have fallen out. Replacing parts was easy, took about 10 minutes

Craig from Lawtey, Florida

9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
679034001, 310920001
Place spring into imprinted hole. Begin to slide the plastic slider onto shaft until extended plastic slips into collar hole. Depress end of spring to fit in hole in inside of collar. Install string bobin and cap. Test if string works and feeds normally.
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Line would fly off spool

James from Arlington, Texas

5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
679034001, 310920001
Remove the spool
Then push the plastic slider in against the spring
Then lift up slider and remove it and spring.
Then put in new spring
Then install slider
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Trimmer line continually feed.

Angela from Broomfield, Colorado

5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
679034001, 310920001
Removed trimmer line cap
Removed trimmer line.
Put piece in.
Replaced trimmer line.
Replaced cap.
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Would not feed line

Scott from Central Islip, New York

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
679034001, 310920001
Took off the three screws for guard, pried out the plastic slider. I then inserted the new spring into slider, then replaced the slider, and guard after cleaning both.
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Lower boom bent run over bu my Toyota Pickup. Other parts missing

David from Jamestown, Rhode Island

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
1. Separate upper boom from lower.
2. Remove all screws holding motor assembly together and disconnect wiring harness
3. Connect wiring from new \"Straight\" Boom assembly.
4. Replace all securing screws to reassemble motor housing.
5. Rebuild string control assembly with new parts supplied.
6. Install string spool and attach new spool cover.
7. Repair complete trimmer works great!
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I bought the floor model and the compression spring and plastic slider were missing. Got the parts fast, took less than 5 minutes to fix and trimmer is working perfect!

Nancy from Lemoore, California

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
679034001, 310920001
Placed the spring in its spot and slid the plastic slider until it clicked into place. Done
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The spring and plastic feed fell out and had to replace

Brian from HAZELWOOD, Missouri

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
679034001, 310918001
Inserted the spring with the slider assembly and installed in the trimmer.
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String would not automatically feed. Ryobi P2006 18V

Rhonda from Texas City, Texas

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
679034001, 310920001
1. Cleaned string trimmer.
2. Remove plastic cap and string spool.
3. Used flat head screwdriver to gently push and lift the plastic slider out of place.
4. Removed old spring and old plastic slider.
5. Placed new spring into end of new plastic slider.
6. Gently pushed parts into place.
7.Restrung line onto spool.
8.Thread string through spool hole.
9.Put spool into place.
10. Placed plastic cap back in place.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP18788656
Manufacturer Part Number: 679034001
Brand Model Number Description
Ryobi P 20102 VNM Trimmer - 18v String Trimmer/Edger, Rev 04
Ryobi P 20103 VNM Trimmer - 18v String Trimmer/Edger, Rev 06
Ryobi P 2908 VNM Hedge Trimmer - 18v Hedge Trimmer, Rev 02
Ryobi P1102 Lawn Mower - 18 Volt Lawn Mower
Ryobi P20010 Trimmer - Cordless String Trimmer
Ryobi P20015VNM Trimmer - P20015vnm 18 Volt String Trimmer Mfg. No. 108654001 6-1-21 (Rev:02)
Ryobi P2003 Trimmer - 18V String Trimmer
Ryobi P2003VNM Trimmer - 18 Volt String Trimmer
Ryobi P2004 Trimmer - 18V String Trimmer
Ryobi P2005 Trimmer - String Trimmer/Edger
Ryobi P2006 Trimmer - 18V String Trimmer/Edger
Ryobi P2006A Trimmer - 18 Volt String Trimmer/Edger
Ryobi P2008 Trimmer - P2008 String Trimmer Mfg. No. 107268001 6-23-20 (Rev:06)
Ryobi P2008VNM Trimmer - Ryobi String Edger
Ryobi P20102VNM Edger - P20102vnm 18 Volt String Trimmer/Edger Mfg. No. 107482101 11-7-20 (Rev:02)
Ryobi P20103 Trimmer - Cordless String Trimmer
Ryobi P20103VNM Edger - P20103vnm 18 Volt String Trimmer/Edger Mfg. No. 107890101 2-23-21 (Rev:03)
Ryobi P2200 Trimmer - 18 Volt Hybird String Trimmer
Ryobi P2908VNM Nibbler & Shears - P2908vnm 18 Volt Grass Shear/Shrubber Mfg. No. 108712001 11-29-21 (Rev:02)
Ryobi RY24200 Trimmer - 24 Volt String Trimmer
Ryobi RY40200 Trimmer - 40 Volt String Trimmer
Ryobi RY40204 Trimmer - String Trimmer
Ryobi RY40204VNM Trimmer - Ry40204vnm String Trimmer Mfg. No. 107283112 5-13-20 (Rev:01)
Homelite S20200 Edger - Homelite Edger Model S20200 Parts