Parts for PL500TYPE3 — Weed Eater

We found 10 parts confirmed to fit the Weed Eater PL500TYPE3.

Same parts list as PL500TYPE2 (Weed Eater). PL500TYPE3 shares an identical confirmed parts list with PL500TYPE2 (Weed Eater). That page is the canonical version of this parts list — use it if you want the primary reference, or stay here since the list below is exactly the same for PL500TYPE3.

Compatibility table

All 10 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
530015957Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw38 models$5.97 · Amazon
530069886Flywheel Assembly178 models$36.99 · Amazon
530015953Lawn & Garden Equipment Head Bolt178 models$5.29 · Amazon
530069844Husqvarna Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Carburetor Diaphragm and Gasket Kit202 models$26.41 · Amazon
530071357Piston Kit213 models$17.59 · Amazon
530015810Screw424 models$29.17 · Amazon
530069232AYP Chainsaw Recoil Starter Rope558 models$10.11 · Amazon
530095646Craftsman Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Fuel Filter952 models$11.53 · Amazon
530069247Poulan Lawn & Garden Equipment Fuel Line, Small963 models$13.97 · Amazon
530069216AYP Lawn & Garden Equipment Fuel Line, Large987 models$18.13 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on PL500 TYPE 3: 530015957 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw), 530015810 (Screw).

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on PL500 TYPE 3: 530069886 (Flywheel Assembly), 530015953 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Head Bolt), 530071357 (Piston Kit), 530069232 (AYP Chainsaw Recoil Starter Rope), 530095646 (Craftsman Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Fuel Filter), 530069247 (Poulan Lawn & Garden Equipment Fuel Line, Small), 530069216 (AYP Lawn & Garden Equipment Fuel Line, Large).

Door and drum seals

Symptom: A door or drum seal that has lost its grip, letting water or conditioned air escape past it.

Check: Inspect the seal for tears, flattening, or gaps, and check it against your model's part number before ordering.

Parts in this group on PL500 TYPE 3: 530069844 (Husqvarna Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Carburetor Diaphragm and Gasket Kit).

Before you buy

Match PL500TYPE3 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.