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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

oil:

Fuel:
Spark Plug:
Spark Plug Gap:

5W-30
Unleaded Gasoline
F6RTC

(part

#951-10292)

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to

0.030"

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Number

Serial
Date

of

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