Homelite
Gas Line Trimmer

Model # HBC-40 Official Homelite trimmer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Homelite HBC-40 trimmer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Starter Housing A-04044
#3

Replacement parts diagram

Starter housing

Part #A-04044

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Snap Ring 04029
#71

Replacement parts diagram

Snap ring

Part #04029

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Spring 00737
#5

Shaft and cutting head diagram

Spring

Part #00737

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Socketheadsc 88181
#42

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Socketheadsc

Part #88181

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Handle Bar A-00590
#48

Shaft and cutting head diagram

Handle bar

Part #A-00590

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Housing Eyelet A-04165
#21

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Housing eyelet

Part #A-04165

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Use   0401 04010
#45

Shaft and cutting head diagram

Use 0401

Part #04010

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Scroll Fan 02064
#32

Replacement parts diagram

Scroll fan

Part #02064

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw, Socke 03942
#61

Shaft and cutting head diagram

Screw, socke

Part #03942

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Use   0401 04001
#44

Shaft and cutting head diagram

Use 0401

Part #04001

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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How to rebuild a line trimmer carburetor

If the line trimmer engine won't start even though there's fuel in the tank, the carburetor could be the problem. Follow…

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Time required
 15 minutes or less
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How to replace a line trimmer carburetor

If the line trimmer won't start even though there's fuel in the tank, the carburetor could be the problem. Follow these …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
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How to replace a line trimmer fuel line

The fuel line on a grass line trimmer deteriorates with time and eventually can split or crack. You can replace it yours…

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 15 minutes or less

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