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Page 1: ...tenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...r negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or ...

Page 3: ...ng mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from sedous injury Keep machine flee of grass leaves or other debds build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debds which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or stodng the machine Allow machine to cool before storage I1 SLOPE OPERATION ...

Page 4: ...eration regulady Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buUd up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before stodng Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair ifnecessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and detadoratien which could expose moving parts or allow ob...

Page 5: ...ire where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose controlof the tractor CAUTION Towonly the attachments that ere recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous nres can lose traction...

Page 6: ...maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIRAGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety roles Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructionsunder Mainte nance and Storage sections of this _wAWner s manual RNIN...

Page 7: ...Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 318 16 x I Steenng Boot _k _ 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Shaft at 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys Slope Sheet 2 Keys Video Cassette For Future Use ...

Page 8: ...e extension shaft onto lower steedng shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steedng wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto s...

Page 9: ...tion 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutclVbrake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ WARNING Before starti...

Page 10: ...u learo how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual V CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the pest performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the followingchecklist All assembly instructions have been completed No...

Page 11: ... ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OiL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED SLOW k MOWER LiFT _r_RN H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutomaticModelsonly 11 ...

Page 12: ...of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used fo...

Page 13: ...nkey to OFF positionand remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this...

Page 14: ...ades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment clutch Lever Attachemn _ Deflectc Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS ACAUTION Do not driveup or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and not ddve across any slope Choo...

Page 15: ...grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids duringstorage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or lo...

Page 16: ...erating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmissl require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinst_ tion before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surfac with engine off and parking brake 2 Disengage transmissio...

Page 17: ...at will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the gross and not be noticed Also the mulch...

Page 18: ...nstructedin this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodically to properlymaintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and AdjustmentssectJonof this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plugand clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixtureand ...

Page 19: ...est results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest positionto allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align withstar on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble he...

Page 20: ...d other matedals To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The trensaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the llfe of the treasaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authodzed service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality dete...

Page 21: ...un propedy using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knob and cover 2 Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 3 Slide foam pre cleener off cartridge 4 Wash it i...

Page 22: ...art the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructingfuel flow to carbure tor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel line with arrow pointing towards c...

Page 23: ...anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spdngs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and ho...

Page 24: ... highest position Check adjustment on dght side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If linksare not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lowerfront of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of...

Page 25: ...e For assistance there is a belt installationguide decal on bottom side of leftfootrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from...

Page 26: ...nap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining_ Ring _r_lf ulfulfulfulfulf_l_ Axle I II f _ lI SquareKey RearWheel Only TO START ENGIN E WITH A WEAK BATTERY A uLCAU nON Lead acidbatte...

Page 27: ... Check widng See electrical widng diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand infront of tractor Grasp hoed at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure _ lig htWi...

Page 28: ...ngand sh_tJan controllever in neuV_ N pesiUan 3 Idlespeed setting WiththroifiecooV_ lever in slow po si_on engine shouldidle at 1750 RPM Ifencjineidles too sl_v or fast turnidle speeda_justingscrewin or out L_I correctidle isattained 4 Idlefuel needle setlJng Withthrottle con_ollever in slowposif_on tom idlefuel a_ustmentneedle In dodoMse until enginebeginsto die andthen turnout seunterdsekwise un...

Page 29: ... essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine end let it run untilthe fuel l...

Page 30: ... CHOKE position CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attemptingto start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean reptace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank withfresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qua...

Page 31: ...bstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower ddve belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refiU with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Co...

Page 32: ...r broken 3 Air trapped in transmission dudng shipment or servicing 1 Place throttle o0ntml in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower ddve belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this...

Page 33: ...S EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT RAVE THEIR OWN ELEC33_ICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS _ SPARK IGNITION pLUG UNIT _ G e P 0 2 pLUGS ON __TW1N CYL ENGINES TO ffrATOR _I_Y WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST NON REMOVABLE REMOVAB...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 ELECTRICAL i 2 34 ...

Page 35: ...d 11 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red WI16 Wire 26 175158 Fuse 20 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 178440 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 114 20 x 112 42 131563 Cover Terminal Rad 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433 Ammeter Rectangular 5_ 141940 Prote...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 5 208 9 7 208 207 64 54 60 2O8 ...

Page 37: ...1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 718 x 16 Ca 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Piekctf RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 114 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air Engine P L LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crown...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 GROUNDDRIVE 18 3_ 52 62 26 1 212 38 ...

Page 39: ...d Sqneck 3 8 16 x 1 25 35 120183X Beadng Nylon 120 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 36 19211616 Washer 150 175456 Spacer Retairier 37 157 _ I Pin Roll 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 38 165936 Pulley Composite Flat 156 1660GZ Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 2 314 158 165589 Bracket Bhdt Mount 40 175461 Spacer Split 159 165494 HubTaparedFlangeShiftLt 41 175556 Keepe...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 STEERING ASSEMBLY 43 40 ...

Page 41: ...10 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Ihsert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 6 x 12 Gauge 4O S 1T _41537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Sheft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 NutL...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 ENGINE 38 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 80 42 ...

Page 43: ...stor Spark 31 10_02X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 114 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19 _1416 Washer 9132 x 718 x 16 Gauge 77 19101216 Washer 5116 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 80 74760508 Bod Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 1 2 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20Unc 1...

Page 44: ... 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Spring 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Locknut Range 1 4 Grade 5 6 STD541437 Nut 21 171852 BcS Shoulder 5 16 18UNC 7 124181X Spdng Seat 22 STD541431 NOt 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32x 1 3 16x12Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13132 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat NOTE All component dimens...

Page 45: ...8 pad Footrest RH STLT 8 172331 DeCal DeCk 169218 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 9 163204 Decal Fender Craftsman 178562 Owner s M anL_I E ngtish 10 156439 DeCal Fender Danger 178563 Owner s Manual Sbenish 12 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 _ 591_ Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not provided Service Item O...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL N UMBER 917 272065 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ... 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Red 139865 Link Lift L H 139866 Link Lift R H S 10624068 Retainer Spdng 173288 Link FrOrd 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 130171 Trunnion 73800800 Locknut Hex wit_ Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 163552 Retainer Spdng 169865 Bearing PUt UIt 73540600 Nut CrOWnloCk 3 8 24 NOTE AJlcomponent dimen...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 MOWERDECK 157 C_ 67 15 68 1Sl 153 15S _37 147 1 32 121 1 48 ...

Page 49: ...t Shoulder 119 STD551037 Washer 3 8 x 718 x 14 Gauge Baffle Vortex 121 143723 Bracket NutCmwetock5 10 18UNC 129 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13115 x12 Ga Stiffener Bracket 13_ S_523710 Bett Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc xl Gr 5 Bracket Deflector 131 STD533710 Boll RdheSqnk3 8 16UNCx1 Cap Sleeve 142 165890 Arm Spheg Brake Mower Spdng Torsion_Deflector 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 Nut push 144 158634 Keeper Belt...

Page 50: ...E 77 79 73 F 81 17 16 32 4_ 19 119_ 120 107 9OO o 0 oO m_ r m ZF z ice _ o ...

Page 51: ... 24Unjf 32 170389 SleeveBea ting Outboard Nylon Insert 75x1 750xi825 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 82 170424 Clip Washer 316x1 50x 1046 Plated 13 Thk 83 161162 Pin Standard Headqess 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X11 39 Key R H 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X16 99 Key L H 86 17042...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I tl _20 lg lg 1 16 52 ...

Page 53: ...Shim camshaft A R black M6xl gx34 2 12 422 07 S Shim camShaft A R white 12 12 089 01 S Spdng valve 2 9 12 144 28 S Shaft balance 13 12 173 01 S Cap valve sphag 2 10 12 874 01 S Piston w Ring Set Std 14 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 2 Includes 11 12 15 12 468 05 S Washer plain 13132 12 874 52 S Piston w Ring Set 25 16 12 112 13 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 12 874 03 S Piston w Ring Set 50 port 11 12 018 O...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION ELECTRICAL _ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AIR INTAKE J 10 7 54 ...

Page 55: ... 132 g2 s Spad_ Plug M6xl Ox16 2 18 X 728 1 S Clip cable 2 12 12 063 19 S Baffle cylinder 19 M 545010 S Screw hex flange NOTILLUS FRATED M5x0 8xl0 2 M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 20 _2 584 04 S M_ tute ign_5on 12 096 40 S Cover goes over rectifier NOT ILLUSTRATED regulator hote in blower 12 154 06 S Clip 2 housing 12 454 03 S Tie wire 12 141 Ol S Retainer ring 2 secures i2 518 35 S Le ad white ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV460 TYPE NUMBER26509 STARTING SYSTEM 1 L m s m ENGINE CONTROLS t 1t OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I t la 16 56 ...

Page 57: ...3 01 S O Ring lower oil fill tube 8 25 162 07 S Screen oil pickup 9 12 096 03 S Cover oil pickup screen 10 M 545016 S Screw bex flange M5xO Sx16 11 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relief 12 12 050 01 S Filter oil 13 X 75 10 S Plug sq hd solid 3 8 14 12 393_01 S Pump oil 15 12 153 06_S G Ring oll pump cover 16 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump 17 M 545016 S Screw bex flange M5x0 Sx16 3 18 12 032 03 S Seal ...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272065 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUST J FUELSYSTEM I 58 ...

Page 59: ...4 S Clamp hose 2 10 25 353 10 3 Line fuel 9 11 25 Q50 02 S Fitter fuet In line 12 47 154 01 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl0 12 757 02 S Kit float 12 757 33 S Kit solenoid repair 12 757 03 S Kit repair f2 454 03 S Tie cable 12 518 37 S Lead red 37 20 gauge unlnsutated socket and inSulated socket terminals CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 Q14 57 S Cra...

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Page 63: ... RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than t 5 never across the face MakD turns gradu I O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 64: ...wner smanuals thatyou needto do it yourself call Sears PartsDIrectSMI 1 800 366 PART 6a m 11 p rn 7days a week _ 8oo 366 7278 U SAorgy To purchaseor inquireabout a Sears Se_ce Agreement or Sears MaintenanceAgreement 1 800 827 6655 u s _ 1 800 361 6665 Ca a_ 7 a m 5 p m CS F M e_ Sat 9 a_m 8 p m EST M F 4 p m Sat Registered Trademark I TM Trademark su Service Mark of Sears Roebuck and Co Marca Regl...

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