The Wacker Neuson Front Muffler Guard Gen Med is a genuine OEM component designed for the GP3800A, GP5600A, GP5600A, GPS5600A, GP6600A, and GPS6600A series portable generators. As a direct factory replacement, this guard installs exactly as the original, maintaining the protective envelope around the muffler assembly without any rework or adaptation. Wacker Neuson genuine OEM parts are manufactured to the same standards as the components that left the factory, so you can be confident in the fit and function of part across the full range of compatible GP and GPS generator models.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Heat Shield Construction — Manufactured from the same material specification as the original, ensuring the guard withstands the thermal cycling and exhaust heat typical of continuous generator operation.
- Bolt-On Replacement — Matches the original mounting points on the muffler housing, so the guard seats and fastens correctly without drilling, trimming, or custom hardware.
- Broad Generator Family Coverage — Compatible with GP3800A, GP5600A, GPS5600A, GP6600A, and GPS6600A portable generator variants, including wheel-kit, electric-start, CARB, EPA, and CSA-compliant configurations.
- Protects Operator and Surrounding Equipment — A worn or missing muffler guard exposes a high-temperature exhaust surface; this replacement restores the thermal barrier that prevents accidental contact burns and protects nearby hoses and wiring from radiant heat damage.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced directly through the Wacker Neuson OEM parts network, carrying the part number 5000162250 for straightforward verification against your machine's parts manual.
The front muffler guard shields the exhaust muffler on medium-frame portable generators from incidental contact and protects adjacent components from the intense heat the muffler produces during operation. Without this guard in place, operators risk contact burns from the exposed muffler surface, and nearby fuel lines, wiring harnesses, or plastic housings can suffer heat damage that leads to more serious failures. Replacing a cracked, missing, or corroded guard restores the safety barrier the generator was engineered with and keeps the exhaust system operating within its designed thermal environment.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000162250 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0162250 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Front Muffler Guard Gen Med |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Portable Generator | GP5600A | 5000620094, 5000620095, 5000620381, 5000620382, 5000620326, 5000620327, 5000620984, 5000620979, 5000620980, 5000620042, 5000620043, 5000620091, 5000620092, 5000620011, 5000620012 |
| GPS5600A,CAN GFI | GPS5600A | 5000620096, 5000620383, 5000620328, 5000620981, 5000620982, 5000620044, 5000620093, 5000620013 |
| GP6600A GENERATOR,CAN GFI | GP6600A | 5000620100, 5000620101, 5000620384, 5000620329, 5000620330, 5000620045, 5000620046, 5000620097, 5000620098, 5000620014, 5000620015 |
| GPS6600A GENERATOR,CAN GFI | GPS6600A | 5000620102, 5000620386, 5000620331, 5000620047, 5000620099, 5000620016 |
| Portable Generator | GP3800A | 5000620104, 5000620379, 5000620485, 5000620342, 5000620484, 5000620041, 5000620103, 5000620010 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP6600 | 5000620385, 5000620989, 5000620990, 5000620985, 5000620986 |
| GPS6600A Generator, EPA | GPS6600 | 5000620987, 5000620988 |
| GP3800A Generator, EPA w/Wheel Kit | GP3800 | 5000620976, 5000620974, 5000620975, 5100031174 |
| GP5600A Generator, EPA w/Wheel Kit | GP5600 | 5000620983 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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