{"product_id":"briggs-and-stratton-cylinder-shield","title":"Briggs \u0026 Stratton Cylinder Shield #555680 | LO206 Engine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton Cylinder Shield (#555680)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM cylinder head deflector shield for the Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton LO206 and Animal kart racing engines. This stamped metal shield mounts over the cylinder head and directs cooling air across the fins, helping maintain consistent operating temperatures during competitive kart racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cylinder shield fits all Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton 206, LO206, and Animal kart engines. It is a required component under most LO206 sanctioning body tech rules, including WKA, AKRA, and regional organizations. The shield also provides a measure of physical protection for the cylinder head fins. Commonly replaced if bent, cracked, or damaged during kart-to-kart contact or engine removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 555680\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e LO206 \/ Animal 206 — cylinder head deflector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cylinder head air deflector shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New — genuine Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton OEM part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bent or missing cylinder shield can cause uneven cooling and potential tech inspection failures. Replace yours if it is damaged or missing. In stock at CMC Karting with fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M027","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46620628779229,"sku":null,"price":21.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6770\/0189\/files\/CMCProductImage2-206shield.png?v=1753894189","url":"https:\/\/cmckarting.com\/products\/briggs-and-stratton-cylinder-shield","provider":"CMC Karting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}