Small Engine

Exhaust Solutions

Nelson Global Products, Inc. offers the industry's best

solutions for small engine exhaust. Using the latest design
and manufacturing techniques, these products provide
superior exhaust noise reduction and environmental
protection. Original Equipment Manufacturers can count on
these products for performance, durability and reliability.

Standard Round Mufflers

• Residential Grade Mufflers
• Critical Grade Mufflers
• Accessories

Add-On Spark Arresters

Add-On Glass Packed Resonators

Application Guide
• Exhaust System Selection
• Exhaust System Support
• Application Testing
Nelson Global Products, Inc.
Warranty to the Original Equipment Manufacturer
Exhaust Products Limited Warranty
Warranty: This Warranty is provided to each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with its purchase of any of the Nelson
Global Products, Inc. products listed in the table below. Any Nelson Global Products, Inc. product determined by Nelson Global
Products, Inc. to be defective in material or workmanship will, at Nelson Global Products, Inc. election, be replaced by another
Nelson Global Products, Inc. product or by a credit for the original Nelson Global Products, Inc. selling price of the product. In
the event that such a Nelson Global Products, Inc. product defect necessitates repair of the engine or components, Nelson
Global Products, Inc. will reimburse the OEM reasonable costs to repair or replace, whichever is less, the damaged engine or
components to a condition equivalent to that existing just prior to the failure.

Any claim under this Warranty for replacement or credit must be submitted in writing to Nelson Global Products, Inc. within thirty
(30) days of discovering the claimed defect.

For the purpose of reviewing Warranty claim validity, Nelson Global Products, Inc. or its representatives will, at Nelson Global
Products, Inc. discretion, have the right to:

a. Physically inspect the claimed defective product and/or equipment using the product.

b. Information available from purchaser or user relative to the actual application and/or use and maintenance of
the product.

Duration: This Warranty extends from the in-service date of the Nelson Global Products, Inc. product installed by the original
equipment manufacturer through the duration of the OEM’s base warranty, but will not exceed the coverage period stated in the
table below.

Limitation: Nelson Global Products, Inc. is not responsible for product failures and/or repair costs resulting from misuse (e.g.
not allowing the muffler to cool which causes an after fire event), faulty installation, alteration, misapplication, faulty maintenance
practices (e.g. cleaning or servicing of spark arrestors), neglect, or accident; nor is Nelson Global Products, Inc. responsible for
downtime, loss of income, living expenses, or other incidental or consequential damages. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing,
this Warranty is the sole warranty made by Nelson Global Products, Inc. NELSON GLOBAL PRODUCTS, INC. MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exhaust Products Warranty Coverage Periods for Nelson Global Products, Inc.

Duration of Warranty period (whichever occurs first)

Distance
Application / Product Years (miles/km)
On-Highway
Heavy Duty (Class 8) 1 100,000 / 161,000
Medium Duty (Class thru 7) 1 100,000 / 161,000
Transit Bus 1 50,000 / 80,500
Coach bus 1 100,000 / 161,000
Off-highway 1 N/A
Product / Parts
Mufflers – O.E. / Std. Line 1 N/A
Tubes – Formed / Assemblies 1 N/A
Accessories - clamps, rain caps, 1 N/A
heat-shields, adaptors, etc.
Pre-treatment exhaust assemblies * 1 N/A
Post-Treatment exhaust assemblies * 1 N/A
Chrome or aesthetic coated components 1 N/A
Flex pipe (interlocking/bellows design) None Sold “as is”
Retrofit kits 1 100,000 / 161,000
Catalytic Exhaust Mufflers – Gas/Diesel 1 100,000 / 161,000
* Note: Purchaser is responsible for all application, endurance and verification testing prior to production release.
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 Table of Contents

Standard Round Mufflers.................................................................... 4

Residential Grade Mufflers (18-25 dBA Sound Reduction)............. 4
Critical Mufflers (25-35 dBA Sound Reduction).............................. 5
Standard Round Muffler Accessories.................................................. 6
Single Inlet Round Muffler Accessories................................................ 7
Heat Shields and Brackets............................................................. 7
USDA Forest Service Qualified for Four Cycle Gasoline Engines..... 7
Add-On Glass Packed Resonators...................................................... 8
Application Guide................................................................................ 9
Exhaust System Selection.............................................................. 9
Exhaust System Support............................................................... 9
Application Testing......................................................................... 9

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Standard Round Mufflers
Residential Grade Mufflers (18-25 dBA Sound Reduction)
Benefits Type 1
• Good Sound Reduction at Value Price
• High Temperature Black Paint

Applications
• Portable Generators
• Miscellaneous Construction Equipment Type 2

Type 3

Inlet Outlet Inlet /

Size Size Outlet Body Body HP Max Flow Rate @ KWe KVA Part
(ID) (OD) Config. Dia. Length Range 2" HG 1" Hg Range Range Number
1.125 1.250 Type 1 4.24 9.0 8-18 80 57 4-9 5-10 201842N
1.125 1.250 Type 2 4.24 9.0 8-18 80 57 4-9 5-10 201843N
1.125 1.250 Type 3 4.24 9.0 8-18 80 57 4-9 5-10 201844N
1.250 1.375 Type 1 5.00 12.0 12-18 153 109 6 - 14 7-15 201848N
1.250 1.375 Type 2 5.00 12.0 12-18 153 109 6 - 14 7-15 201849N
1.250 1.375 Type 3 5.00 12.0 12-18 153 109 6 - 14 7-15 201850N
1.500 1.625 Type 1 5.62 15.0 20-50 242 171 10 - 24 11-27 201854N
1.500 1.625 Type 2 5.62 15.0 20-50 242 171 10 – 24 11-27 201855N
1.500 1.625 Type 3 5.62 15.0 20-50 242 171 10 – 24 11-27 201856N

Notes: Mufflers are built-to-order only, not stocked in inventory.

Purchaser is responsible for all application verification, endurance, and certification testing prior to production release. Exhaust systems may need to be
certified as meeting EPA/CARB emission standards by the engine manufacturer.

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 Standard Round Mufflers
Critical Mufflers (25-35 dBA Sound Reduction)
Type 1 Benefits
• Superior Sound Reduction and Tonal Quality
• Internal Glass-Packed Resonators
• High Temperature Black Paint

Applications
• RV Generators
Type 2
• Miscellaneous Construction Equipment

Type 3

Inlet Outlet Inlet /

Size Size Outlet Body Body HP Max Flow Rate @ KWe KVA Part
(ID) (OD) Config. Dia. Length Range 2" HG 1" Hg Range Range Number
1.125 1.250 Type 1 4.24 12.0 8-18 80 57 4-9 5-10 201845N
1.125 1.250 Type 2 4.24 12.0 8-18 80 57 4-9 5-10 201846N
1.125 1.250 Type 3 4.24 12.0 8-18 80 57 4-9 5-10 201847N
1.250 1.375 Type 1 5.00 15.0 12-18 153 109 6 - 14 7-15 201851N
1.250 1.375 Type 2 5.00 15.0 12-18 153 109 6 - 14 7-15 201852N
1.250 1.375 Type 3 5.00 15.0 12-18 153 109 6 - 14 7-15 201853N
1.500 1.625 Type 1 5.62 18.0 20-50 242 171 10 - 24 11-27 201857N
1.500 1.625 Type 2 5.62 18.0 20-50 242 171 10 – 24 11-27 201858N
1.500 1.625 Type 3 5.62 18.0 20-50 242 171 10 – 24 11-27 201859N
Notes: Purchaser is responsible for all application verification, endurance, and certification testing prior to production release. Exhaust systems may need to be
certified as meeting EPA/CARB emission standards by the engine manufacturer.

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Standard Round Muffler Accessories

Outlet Fits Tube Sound Part

Description Option Length Size Reduction Number
Tail Pipe Straight 6" 1.250 OD 2 dBA Q714122
Tail Pipe Straight 6" 1.375 OD 2 dBA Q714123
Tail Pipe Straight 6" 1.625 OD 2 dBA Q714124 Straight Tail Pipe
Tail Pipe 45° 3" x 3" 1.250 OD 2 dBA Q668167
Tail Pipe 45° 3" x 3" 1.375 OD 2 dBA Q668168
Tail Pipe 45° 3.5" x 3.5" 1.625 OD 2 dBA Q668169
Tail Pipe 90° 3" x 3" 1.250 OD 2 dBA Q668170
Tail Pipe 90° 3" x 3" 1.375 OD 2 dBA Q668171
Tail Pipe 90° 3.5" x 3.5" 1.625 OD 2 dBA Q668172 45° Tail Pipe
Tail Pipe Straight 12" 1.250 OD 4 dBA Q704762
Tail Pipe Straight 12" 1.375 OD 4 dBA Q704763
Tail Pipe Straight 12" 1.625 OD 4 dBA Q704765
Tail Pipe 45° 6" x 6" 1.250 OD 4 dBA Q650812
Tail Pipe 45° 6" x 6" 1.375 OD 4 dBA Q650813
Tail Pipe 45° 6" x 6" 1.625 OD 4 dBA Q650815
Tail Pipe 90° 6" x 6" 1.250 OD 4 dBA Q650822 90° Tail Pipe
Tail Pipe 90° 6" x 6" 1.375 OD 4 dBA Q650823
Tail Pipe 90° 6" x 6" 1.625 OD 4 dBA Q650825
Screen Spark Arrester – – 1.250 OD 3 dBA 49022N
Screen Spark Arrester – – 1.375 OD 3 dBA 49024N
Screen Spark Arrester – – 1.625 OD 3 dBA 49026N

* “Typical” sound reduction for exhaust noise at full load (WOT). Individual results may vary. Sound reduction depends on Spark Arrester
total vehicle or equipment and other noise contributions.
All spark arresters are screen-type and are U.S.D.A. Qualified.

Part
Description Mounting Size Color Number
Band Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.250 ID Black Q27074A
Band Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.375 ID Black Q02764A
Band Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.500 ID Black Q02737A Band Clamp
Band Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.625 ID Black Q02702A
Band Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.750 ID Black Q02765A
U-Bolt Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.250 ID Black Q186787
U-Bolt Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.375 ID Black Q186788
U-Bolt Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.500 ID Black Q186790 U-Bolt Clamp
U-Bolt Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.625 ID Black Q187037
U-Bolt Clamp Inlet & Outlet Tubes 1.750 ID Black Q187038
Body Clamp Muffler Mounting 4.24 ID Black Q187033A
Body Clamp Muffler Mounting 5.00 ID Black Q187034A
Body Clamp Muffler Mounting 5.62 ID Black Q187035A
Body Clamp

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 Single Inlet Round Muffler Accessories
Heat Shields and Brackets
Thread Part
Accessory Description Size Number
U-Channel Bracket Heat Shield Requires custom designed shield N/A N/A
Bracket can be welded onto standard 5/16"-18 Q152815
U-Channel Bracket for Muffler mufflers at any location and rotation to
Support and/or Heat Shield create a custom OEM muffler. Two holes
Mounting accept 5/16"-18 screws or M8 thread- M8 Q158678
rolling screws.

Heat Shield, Slotted

Heat Shield, No Slots

Add-On Screen Spark Arresters

USDA Forest Service Qualified for Four Cycle Gasoline Engines

Benefits Horsepower Sound

• Reduces Sound Level Size Fits Tail Pipe Range Reduction1 Part Number
0.750” ID 0.750” OD 4-8 3 dBA 49017N
• Improves Tonal Quality
0.875” ID 0.875” OD 4-8 3 dBA 49019N
1.000” ID 1.000” OD 6-10 3 dBA 49020N
Applications 1.125” ID 1.125” OD 8-12 3 dBA 49021N
• Portable Generators 1.250” ID 1.250” OD 10-18 3 dBA 49022N
• Construction Equipment 1.375” ID 1.375” OD 16-262 3 dBA 49024N
• Off-Road Vehicles 1.500” ID 1.500” OD 20-35 3
3 dBA 49025N
1.625” ID 1.625” OD 25-35 3 dBA 49026N
1.750” ID 1.750” OD 30-48 4
3 dBA 49028N
1.375” OD 1.375” OD 20-353 – Q100650
1.625” OD 1.625” OD 32-484 – Q100651

1 “Typical” sound reduction for exhaust noise at full load (WOT). Individual results may vary. Sound
reduction depends on total vehicle or equipment and other noise contributions.
2 Qualified on diesel engines up to 20.9 hp.
3 Qualified on diesel engines up to 20.6 hp.
4 Qualified on diesel engines up to 47.3 hp.

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Add-On Glass Packed Resonators

Benefits Sound
Size Fits Tail Pipe Reduction* Part Number
• Reduces Sound Level
0.750” ID 0.750” OD 4 dBA 25704N
• Improves Tonal Quality
0.875” ID 0.875” OD 4 dBA 25705N
• Straight Through Design for
1.000” ID 1.000” OD 4 dBA 25706N
Low Back Pressure
1.125” ID 1.125” OD 4 dBA 25707N
• Clamps on Existing Tailpipe
1.250” ID 1.250” OD 4 dBA 25708N
• High Temperature Black Paint 1.375” ID 1.375” OD 4 dBA 25709N
1.500” ID 1.500” OD 4 dBA 25710N
Applications 1.625” ID 1.625” OD 4 dBA 25711N
• Portable Generators * “Typical” sound reduction for exhaust noise at full load (WOT). Individual results may vary. Sound
reduction depends on total vehicle or equipment and other noise contributions.
• Engine Packages
Note Purchaser is responsible for all application verification, endurance, and certification testing prior
• Construction Equipment to production release. Exhaust systems may need to be certified as meeting EPA/CARB emission
standards by the engine manufacturer.

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 Application Guide

Exhaust System Selection 12. Mufflers for generators may also be selected
based on kWe and kVA ratings shown on the
1. Refer to the chart below for proper muffler charts on Page 4 and 5. Ratings for kWe and
selection based on the engine horsepower. kVA assume a 65% generator efficiency and a
2. Select muffler body size that will not exceed the 90% power factor.
allowable back pressure limit of the engine.
3. If a screen spark arrester is needed, allow for Exhaust System Support
a 0.5" Hg increase in back pressure due to the 13. Standard mufflers are designed to be
addition of the spark arrester. supported by body clamps or cradles.
4. If lower back pressure is need, select a muffler 14. Do not support the muffler by the inlet
from the next larger body size. tube only.
4.0
15. Long tail pipes and add-on packed
resonators may require additional support.
Estimated Back Pressure (in Hg)

3.5 12
4.24" 5.00" 5.62"
OD Mufflers OD Mufflers OD Mufflers Differential Pressure (kPa) 16. Endurance testing on the application is
3.0 10
needed to verify proper exhaust system
2.5 8 support.
2.0
6
1.5
4
1.0
0.5 2

0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Engine Power (hp)

Figure 1: Muffler Selection Guide

Figure 2: Typical Exhaust System Mounting
5. Decide whether Residential Grade or Critical
Grade silencing is need.
6. Critical Grade mufflers provide additional sound
Application Testing
reduction and improved tonal quality. 1. Exhaust systems need application testing
7. Choose the inlet-outlet configuration that works before being released for production.
best for your application. 2. Testing is recommended to verify performance
8. Refer to the charts on Page 4 or 5 to select the for:
proper muffler. a. a. Sound level & sound quality
9. Choose muffler accessories based on the b. Exhaust back pressure
dimensions shown in the charts on Page 4 and c. Engine power
5. Match tail pipe size to the muffler outlet size
d. Exhaust emissions/Engine certification
for proper silencing & back pressure.
e. Engine, exhaust system & application
10. Application testing is needed to verify
temperatures
applicability to any specific engine model due
to differences in engine exhaust flow, exhaust f. Endurance
system geometry, accessories and engine back g. Spark arresting- if required
pressure specifications. 3. High temperature black paint can withstand
11. An exhaust manifold is needed to route the surface temperatures up to 1000 °F (538 °C).
exhaust from the engine to the muffler. These
can be obtained from the engine manufacturer
or custom designed for your application.
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Arcadia, Wisc. Viroqua, Wisc.
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915 Red Iron Road 1515 Walnut Street
Black River Falls, WI 54615 Baraboo, WI 53913

Clinton, Tenn. Australia

Southern Tube Form 48 Koornang Road, Scoresby
130 Eagle Way Scoresby VIC 3179, Australia
Clinton, TN 37716
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East Peoria, IL 61611 Near Orchid School
Baner, Pune
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