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Summary of Contents for 917.252530

Page 1: ...DEL NUMBER 917 252530 Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL TM CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment ...

Page 2: ... _i i _ Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight i and keep equipm_nt rt g00d ondition II SLOPE OPERATION i i ii i_i i _Never tamper with safety deviceS Check their proper Slopes are a major factor reiated to loss of control and tipover _i i _ Operation regularlyl i i accidents which can All st0pes Keeo machine free0f arass leaves or other debris build up require extra caution i...

Page 3: ...ine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Rosources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal iaws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the...

Page 4: ...Air Screen 19 Cooling Fins Engine 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 14 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 14 Repair Parts 50 55 Starting t4 Storage 27 F Filters Air 19 Fuel 20 Fuel Type 14 Storage 27 Fuse 25 G Gauge Wheels 9 H Hood Removal installation 25 L Leveling Mower Deck 22 Lubrication Chart 6 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 22 Adjustment Side to Side 22 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade R...

Page 5: ... OUT PLATE KIT once installed lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 n 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and un oad tractor trom a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum ...

Page 6: ...Screws 10 x 5 8 2 Lock Washers 10 _Waihers ug_ i 2 Weld Nuts 10 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga litt t lil t l i t2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge _ 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Seat Steering Wheel Battery acid Steering Boot Owner s Manual Mulcher Plate Parts Bag i i i i i Parts bag contents not shown full size i 2 Washers 3 8 Shoulder _ q_ x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Bolts i _ Z_ l _ _ ...

Page 7: ...le large fiat washer and 3 8 24 locknut and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES 1NSKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Fig 8 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressi...

Page 8: ...ee Fig 4 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Assemble adjustment bolt lock washerand flat washer loosely Do not tighten Tighten shoulder bolt securely o Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached wh ch allows you to press clutch brake pedal all...

Page 9: ...ox door _ Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware inspection for corrosion BATTERY BOX DOOR Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE LOCK _HER POSITIVE RED CABLE POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG 5A BLY BATTERY BOX DOOR VENT CAPS HH II FIG 5B i ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig 6 Assemble gauge wheels with t...

Page 10: ...E BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Batteryis properly prepared and Charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the facton Be sur...

Page 11: ... or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine sPeed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for deciutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with...

Page 12: ...re Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas ill i m H CAUTION Always stop ...

Page 13: ...to slower position If stopping is absoIutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake MoVe motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to ...

Page 14: ...sert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual _ not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If engine does not start after severa...

Page 15: ...te ground speed by select ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as wett as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select aground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used OH The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disp...

Page 16: ...ngeellevery50hours 4 Replaceb adesmoreoftenwhenmowinginsandysoil i _ i ii i_i_ i i GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the Warranty operat0r must maintai n tractor as instructed in this manual _ Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tracto...

Page 17: ...OLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 14 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 15 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while onthe mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin ...

Page 18: ...ur near est authorized service center department LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF orSG Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES r J C F _20_ 0o 30_ 32 40 60 80_ 100_ C 30 20 t0 o 0 1_0 _ 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATE BEFORIE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 17 NOTE Although multi vi...

Page 19: ... surface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut prec eaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE COVER KNOB __ COVER CARTRIDGE NUT FOAM _PAPER PRE CLEANER CARTRIDGE CLEAN AIR...

Page 20: ...lter becomes clogged obstructing fuel fl0w to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fue line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline ii ii i iiiiiiiii ii _1111 iiii FIG 21 CLEANING Clean engine b...

Page 21: ... engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from dutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT...

Page 22: ...e Figs 25 and 26 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT tS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain t_qebest cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right...

Page 23: ...jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 o Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center department WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NuT A NUT PERATING ARM DO NOTTOUCNTHISNU...

Page 24: ...ld be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMIS SION in the Operation section of this manual _ i ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT if steering wheel crossbarsare not horizontal left to right whenwheels are positionedstraight fo rward remove steer ingwheeland reassemble per instructionsinthe Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN...

Page 25: ...s procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES _ TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to Sh0rt against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA TI...

Page 26: ...bly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle mixture valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 full turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion contro leve...

Page 27: ... PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank ...

Page 28: ...ation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel lank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check atl wiring 9 Contact an authorized service canter department 10 Contact an authorized service center department t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 29: ...ped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten bl...

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Page 31: ... NOTE OUTPUT _M_ _ DIODE ALTERNATOR j i 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM _ I YOUR TRACTOR IS _ _ _ ___ _J kj EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL t_ACM N _o R P _ s_F_ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I_ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT 1 _ HEADLIGHTS CONNECTED TO THE _ Q _ i_ _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR _ _LF __ _th_ A _ _ OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE _ _ _ I _ _ _ I BECAUSE OF THIS THE 14E ADLf 314T t _ I BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS SWIT _H L _ 6 WILL CHANGE WITH ...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 42 26 6 X 22 25 36 36 35 39 32 31 3O 29__ t E 39 32 ...

Page 33: ... 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 108824X Fuse 30 Amp 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 144921 Switch Ignition 31 140400 Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Key Switch 33 140403 Key Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light 35 108236X Bracket Clutch Switch 36 STD601005 Screw 38 140336 Bracket Interlock Switch 39 109553X Switch Interlock Clutch 4Terminal 40 146057 Harness Ignition 41 7111...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 21 31 14 26 33 10 25 26 6 16 21 38 34 39 OO 29 1 1 28 26 14 13 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...UNC x 3 4 16 STD54t431 Nut t7 131445X459 Hood Assembly 18 126938X Bumper Hood 19 17521312 Screw Sltd Hex Hd w P1 Washer 21 122933X Rivet Ratchet Nylon 22 124479X Washer Nylon 28 x 75 x 19 24 STD523710 Bolt 25 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 26 STD541437 Nut 27 17030814 Screw Spiderlock Hex Hd 8 7 8 28 140137 Grill 29 124029X Lens Headlight Bar Clear 30 147310X459 Fender 31 139976 Bracket ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 DRIVE i 24 22 77 16 26 84100 lO0 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...0620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 58 140470 59 140312 61 17490612 62 8883R 63 140186 64 71170764 65 1O040700 66 129921 69 142432 70 134683 71 140158 72 19132012 73 140157 74 121199X 75 121749X 76 12000O01 77 123583X 78 121748X 81 140154 82 123782X 83 19171216 84 140548 86 712O8 87 19212016 88 12000008 89 139988 9t 7478O536 92 74780524 93 142564 94 140462 95 144643 96 4497H...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 STEERING ASSEMBLY I 25 8 J 26 3 16 j 10 28 3O 43 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...ce Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Fin 3 8 24 UNF Spacer Bearing Front Axle Bolt Hex Head 5 841 UNC x 3 t 2 Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Pin Axle 5 8 x 1 55 1 54 Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4...

Page 40: ...ew Thd Roll 3 8 I6 x 1 Washer t3 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 lO 21 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 2t 139888 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 2 13 x 7 8 Grade 5 Washer 17 32 x...

Page 41: ... 21 142336 22 142341 138311 146919 146920 145419 13 Decal V Belt Schematic Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman Decal Parking Brake Saddle Decal Mower QC System Decal Ins Hood 15HP OHV White Decat Lightbox Grill Decal Fender Hydro White Decal Sdl Cold Start Hydro Engine Decal Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd LT Decal Lift Handle Fastener Pop In Footrest Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 1...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 ENGINE 3 4 33 38 78 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 18 _ _ _ i _ __ _3 _ _ _ _ _ t_ _ _ k _ 2O 22 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine B S 15Hp Diamond Dual Model No 28N707 Type NO 0 62 01 Muffler Gasket Exhaust Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8q 8 NPT Washer Shield Heat Receptacle 1 4 Turn Retainer 1 4 Turn Washer Stud 1 4 Turn Shield Heat Screw Arrestor Spark Pinch Weld Hood Tank Fue Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 MOWER LIFT 28 27 26 13 13_ 19 32 5 13 4 6 19 32 13 22 21 23 7 6 1718 16 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...ire Assembly Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Spring Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC Trunnion Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Ktip Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Spring Pin Cott...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 MOWER DECK 76 77 75 74 80 68 34 33 31 102 106 46 113 27 ...

Page 47: ...H Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake KEY PART NO NO 54 133943 55 140084 56 122052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 106932X 68 144200 71 142427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000029 76 128903 77 127845 78 140334 79 127498 80 128759 81 73350600 82 142028 83 120958X 84 14439...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0750 58 1 34 54 27 26 23 19 52 53 17 7 44 63 68 64 11_113 _ 62 4 3 24 48 ...

Page 49: ...Center Section Assembfy Kit Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 Ring Retaining Washer 26 x 35 x 1 Oil Filter Element Arm Bypass Ring Retaining Arm Actuating Pin Actuating Bolt 5 16 24 x 1 3 4 Locknut Hex 5 16 24 UNJC Brake RotoriStator Kit 43 44 52 53 54 56 58 59 62 63 64 68 69 83 85 88 89 90 91 92 93 113 114 119 134 135 142884 142959 142960 142961 142962 142963 142964 142965 142966 142967 142920 142969 144610 1...

Page 50: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0162 01 _718 63s 337 562 4O 1022 868 40 166 1029 294 _ 1034 45 1026 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7 5O ...

Page 51: ...ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0162 01 127 138 106 987 0 137 95 117 634 _634B __ 105 104 51 _ 142 147 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 52 164 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS i TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 95 987_ 634B_ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 46 H 51 ...

Page 52: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0162 01 523 304 468i 1006 467 171 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 535 334 52 445 ...

Page 53: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0162 01 209 729A 265 _ I 1019 LABEL KIT i 240 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 601 1090 803 311 310 544 53 ...

Page 54: ... Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Spring Tappet Valve Gear Cam Gasket Carburetor Carburetor to Elbow Also included in Gasket Set Part Number 495993 Gasket Carburetor Elbow to Cylinder Stud Carburetor Mounting Washer Spring Screw Pan Head 95 94098 Screw Throttfe 98 495800 Screw Idle Speed 104 231789 Pin Float Hinge 105 231855 Valve Float 106 231854 Seat Inlet Valve 108 224540 Valve Choke 117 231858 Je...

Page 55: ...Sems 1005 281400 Drive Starter 1006 224413 Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler 1019 496758 Seal Filler Tube 1022 272475 Tube Oif Filler 1023 224552 Element Filter 1026 494432 O Ring Air Cleaner 495136 Armature Starter t029 224554 Bushing Governor Crank 1033 495992 Bolt Governor Lever 1034 495248 Nut Hex 1044 94673 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1054 270723 Elbow Fuel Pipe 1058 272623 Pin Cotter i090 497607 Retainer E Ri...

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Page 59: ...SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O l O ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL SIGHTING i SKY LINE OR TREE NOT ACROSS HILL L_N_ s SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A 15 MAX H ...

Page 60: ...l plate located under the seat The mode number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service CentedDepartment and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252530 ENGINE MODEL NO 28N707 TYPE NO 0162 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPT...

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