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Grasshopper Part #100042

Name: Gasket – Exhaust Muffler (Briggs & Stratton)
Type: OEM exhaust-muffler flange gasket for Grasshopper machines using Briggs & Stratton engines.

Description & Function

• This gasket is installed between the muffler (or exhaust manifold) and the engine exhaust port on Grasshopper machines with Briggs & Stratton (B&S) engines.

• Its role is to ensure a proper seal in the exhaust system, preventing exhaust gas leaks, maintaining appropriate back-pressure, and reducing aftermarket noise and emissions.

• A failed or degraded gasket can lead to loud exhaust, poor engine performance, burned nearby components from hot exhaust gases, or even engine damage if unfiltered fumes enter the wrong pathways.

Key Features

• OEM-specified gasket material and dimensions engineered for Grasshopper/B&S exhaust systems.

• Designed to match bolt pattern, port size and sealing surface geometry typical of B&S on Grasshopper equipment.

• Typically supplied in single-pack form (one gasket per unit) for replacement purposes.

Service / Sales Notes

• When replacing this gasket, always inspect the mating surfaces of both the engine exhaust flange and the muffler or pipe: look for warping, scoring, corrosion or distortions. If the flange is damaged, simply installing a new gasket may not fully restore proper seal.