Craftsman EZ3 917.273030 Owner'S Manual Download Page 58

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Page 1: ...ty Assembly Operation o Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates lL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...y service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by takin_ your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center in home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a st...

Page 3: ... of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding o Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground o Do not use gra_s catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that...

Page 4: ...ert and tum_achine off if children enter the area Before and whenbacking look behind and down for sm ll childrep o Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs _tc o Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Taft grass Can hide obstacles Use sl0w speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope...

Page 5: ... on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state taws 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 Resources Code Ot...

Page 6: ...size 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 _ J J _ J J JJl _ _ 1 r O 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge _ __ 2 Weld Nuts 10 2 Lock Washers 10 _4 Hetainer Springs single loop 3 Retainer Springs double loop 6 ...

Page 7: ... I I I I I _ _ Parts Bag Steering Wheel 2 Shoulder Bolts Lk 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Washers 3 8x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Q 2 Center lock Nuts Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Front Link Assemblies _ 2 Latch Hook 2 Keys Assemblies Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Insert 7 Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension ...

Page 8: ...boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKiD ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steerin_t sleeve over the steer ing shaft I Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bdttom of steering wheel Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal ...

Page 9: ...Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arras are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake Cut and remove ties securing anti sway bar and bplts Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck_ Slide mower under tiact0r with dis charge guard to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout i...

Page 10: ...inthe Service and Adjustments section of_ hismanual Chassis Shoulder Bracket Bolt Double Loop Retainer Spring Inward pointing deck pins CHECK FOR PROPER POSITSON OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion mower drive and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section Ofthis manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly Suspension Arms Front Brackets Front...

Page 11: ...t from Hook Points Lock Washer Latch Weld Hook Nut Latch Lock Washer CHECKLIST Please review the follQWingchecklist All assembly instruc_ior_s have been completed No remaining loose parts In carton Battery is properly p_epared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps _ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overinflat ...

Page 12: ...ENGINE OFF t REVERSE FORWARD OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BI_KE LOCKEI_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER LIFT FAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED iGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutomaticModels only 12 ...

Page 13: ... headlights on and off THROTrLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutchmg and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off GEAR SHIFT LEVER Selects the sp...

Page 14: ...gine 14 iMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch 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 run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when st opping tractor on grass areas _ CAUTION Always stop tractor corn pletely as describ...

Page 15: ...height of cut Lower mower with attachment ift con trol Start mower blades by engaging attach ment clutch control o TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch contro _kCAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the discharge guard in place Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To Enga_ Push in To _ Disengage Attachment Lift Lever High Positi...

Page 16: ... avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emp tied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner _roducts in the fuel tank or permanent _mage may occur 16 _kCAUTnON Fill to bottom of gas t...

Page 17: ... mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments sectiqn of this manual The left hand side of mower sPibuld be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cuL Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribu tion of clippings and more uniform cut ting When mowing large areas start by turn ii...

Page 18: ...e to completely hide the clippings When doing a sec ond cut mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path _ Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will he tp prevent matting and graining of the la_vn Max t 3 18 ...

Page 19: ...anty on thistractordoesnot cover itemsthat have been subjectedt_ operator abuse or negligence To receivefull value from the warranty operatormust maintain tractor as instructedinthis manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodi cally to properlymaintainyour tractor All adjustmentsinthe Service and Adjustmentssectionof this manualshould be checked at least once each season Once a year you sh...

Page 20: ... Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly_ Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Trail...

Page 21: ...e the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meetAPt service c...

Page 22: ...IL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every Other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Unscrew old filter by turning counter clockwise Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating of new engine oil tp rubber gasket on replacement oil filter i Install replacement oil filter by turning clockwise until rubber gasket contacts mounting surfac...

Page 23: ...e in contact with plug _ J _ u J TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Turn height adjustment knob tOlowest setting Lower mower to its lowest position Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disen gage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its...

Page 24: ...s equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance F directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown o Before making any necessary a...

Page 25: ...r arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely o Be sut_ spring is securely hooked to pri mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous ing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown o Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley Carefully check belt routing making sur...

Page 26: ...ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch Should provide years of service The clutchlhas a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not en_age or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center depart ment Make sure attachment clutch and igni tion switches are in...

Page 27: ...ulley _MPORTANT Check brake adjustment Ehgine Clutching Clutching Belt PIJlley Flat Idler Idler __ _ V Idler Al_ ve__ eeper B rtKe er _pV Twists Keeper Engine Trar _ax e ulley Pulley Idler As Viewed from Bottom TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALiGN MENT i J If steering wheel crossbars are not hori zontal left tb right when wheels are posi tioned straight forward remove steedng wheel and reassemble per in...

Page 28: ...each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each bat tery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cabl...

Page 29: ...the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp scre...

Page 30: ...st idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM WhUe still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclock wise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions o Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM ...

Page 31: ...al fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank duringstorage Also experience ithat 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 32: ...ose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter CORRECT Q N _a O Fill fuel tank See O START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attemPting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh il gasoline and replace fuel ill ter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments sectio...

Page 33: ...el Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels if_l ui i i J i Jl l CORRECTION Set in Higher Cut posi tion reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbur...

Page 34: ...ad battery ceU s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty altemator CORRECTION o Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel i llll i ll o Place throttle control in FAST position o Shift to slower speed o Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck o Check tires for proper air pressure o Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt ...

Page 35: ...N ELECTRICAL SOURCE PTO SWITCH BECAUSEOF THIS THE i PosmoN CiRcurr l BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS I OFF I C GIB H I H _ B WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE ON I_ F B_EI_ _l SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS i _ _ i IWILL DIM ASTHE ENGINE IS D A v r I I _ ISPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS _ O OFF M_ Ai I NONE IWILL BECOMETHEIR BRIGHTEST _ _AO _AmI _ _ nt o I t o 1WIRING NS TE C P START _B _S Ad NONE NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS W...

Page 36: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273030 22 24 2O 33 I I I I t 36 ...

Page 37: ...0400 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 21 161785 Hamess Socket Light W 4152J 22 4152J Buib Light 24 4206J Cable Battery 25 146149 Cable Batten 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex I 4 20 UNC 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch tgn 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 164417 Hamess Ign 41 17720408 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 154963 Swit...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 63 39 42 38 ...

Page 39: ...ce Supt1 pc VGT Steering Bracket PivotChassis Lh 120 19131616 Bracket PivotChassisRh 122 161464 Bracket EngineSupport Rear 130 17521312 Washer 11 32x 11 16x 16Gao t37 74780716 Bolt Rn Hex 5 16 18x 3 4 138 163975 FenderYTGT PNTWO SH Cup 139 161330 558 140 163806 Bracket Axle Front 141 163805 Bracket SupportAxle Engine 142 161897 Bolt Cardage3 8 16 x t 144 161900 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 147 162967 Br...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273030 GROUND DRIVE 39 38 36 37 6 _l_ 4O ...

Page 41: ...23 106932X Knob 60 22268X 24 136925 Support Puck Brake 6I 137524 25 136923 Puck BrakeTop 62 STD551143 26 137552 Spdng Return 63 74760720 27 17490528 Screw Hex Wsh Thd 54 154752 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 65 67609 26 73350600 Nut HexJam 3 8 16 66 140296 29 137213 Brake Rod 67 19131312 30 19131616 Washer 13 32x 1 x 16Gao 68 5142H 34 124236X Cap Plunger 69 136327 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 117 73900600 DESCRIP...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273 30 STEERING ASSEMBLY 2O 34 32 42 19 27 16 23 31 42 ...

Page 43: ...g Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Rn Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer BaadngAxle Front Nut LockRange 5 8 11Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 114 x 16Gao Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center3 8 24 UNF ShaftAsmo Steadng Rod Asmo TieBall J Bail Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Dragltnk Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asmo Steering Vgt Boot Steadng Adapter Wheel Steedrig Bushing Strg_BIk Screw Bolt Rn Hex 3 8 16 x I Gr 5 Cap Whe...

Page 44: ...ENGINE TRACTOR JMODEL NUMBER 917 273Q30 25 _ 20 79 16 6 27 39 11 43 39 7 54 35 32 29 i SPARK ARRESTER KIT J 44 ...

Page 45: ...tric Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear 3 50 Yt Gt 96 Pad Spacer Pad Spacer Cap Asm Fuel W Gauge Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Control Throttle Screw SLTD Hex HD WlPtn Washer Control Choke Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Thdrol 5 16 I8 x 1 2 Nut Lock Hex w ins 3 8 16 Washer Lock HW ...

Page 46: ...houlder5 t6 18 x 62 17 123976X Clip Pushin Hir_jed 18 19171912 Nut Cmwnlock3 8 16Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 19 Bolt 5 16 18 Uncx 3 4 w Seres 20 Pan Seat 21 Bracket Mounting Switch 22 Bushing Snap DESCRiPTiON Boll Cantage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 LgeRg Gr 5 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16x 12 Ga 120068 Knob Seat 1 2 13 Unc 124238 Cap SpringSeat 153236 Bolt Shoulder5 16 18 STD54143t Nu...

Page 47: ...atic 164065 Decal InsertStrg 138047 Decal Battery 163203 Decal Mower E7_3 106202X Reflector Taillight 138311 Decal Handle LftHeightAdjust Uft Handte 157199 Pad Footrest 164133 _Manual Owner s Eng 164134 Manual Owner s Span I HEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve T_ra 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X427 RimAssembly Fmrtt 11 1062T7X427 RimAssembly Rear 4 8134H Tube Front ServiceI...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273030 LiFT ASSEMBLY 40 35 17 42 43 38 34 39 32 31 15 9 10 16 48 ...

Page 49: ..._87 Washer 29t32 x 1 1 4 x t6 Gao Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Plunger Button Spring 2 1 8 Unk Lift Retainer Spring Arm Suspension Vgt Bearing Nut Crownlock3 8 16 Unc SpringAsm Assist Lift Nut HexJam 3 8 16 Une Bracket SpringAssist Washer 13 32x 13 16 x 16Ga_ Bolt Adjust SpringAssist Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x t Unk Front Retainer Spring Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 273030 MOWER DECK 46 49 46 30 32 116 117 21 26 18 103102 lo6 _ 105 104 106 101 1 O2 5O ...

Page 51: ...t Fig TopLock Cntr_9 t6 Anchor SpringDeck 46 Screw Thdrell 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Tytt Washer 13 32x 13116x 16 Ga PuJley Idler Fiat KEY PART NO NO 36 156086 39 144917 40 137273 4t 17490620 42 122052X 43 144949 44 133943 45 145O59 46 137729 47 144959 48 139573 49 STD541437 50 72110612 51 153390 52 156493 72 19131616 101 145579 102 71161010 103 STD551110 104 19061216 105 160793 106 2029J 116 137644 117 1339...

Page 52: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273030 5 8O 31 2O 6I 73 72 71 4 6 15 7 r 41 25 24 52 ...

Page 53: ...270H Oil Seal 82 136984 PressureReliefValve 84 5384J Gearcese ReverseIdlerShaft 85 2978J andBearings R H Includes 86 633A85 KeyNo _s17 18 25 33 50 87 739H1 63 77 and82 88 4924H DowelPin 89 19151516 NeedleBearing Thrust BearingRace 90 110542X 4thReduction GearShaft 91 1918t51 4th Reduction GearSpacer ThrustBearingRace 92 75J Gate LowerShiftVGT GearcaseandBearings LH 93 6274H includes KeyNumbers 18 ...

Page 54: ...UMBER 917 273030 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 1 256 101 823 f 11_ _ 5_ 2 87 20 0 S1A_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS To s s_RE A _e _SEL_ _ _SSSO II I_0 OW en s _UA I INSTRUGTION MANUAL 26 46 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273030 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 E1 616_ 10 552 _ 213 _2A 13 615 _ 634 218 87_ 265 615A _ o 211 27 7 55 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 273030 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 E1 i 119 150 116 1BO _8 1005 823 3O4 163 _ 188 56 ...

Page 57: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273030 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 E1 783 311 803 544 _ _ 878 _d82 635 _ 334 57 ...

Page 58: ...ER 0122 E1 601 195 t027 HI _977 CARBURI_ TOR QASKET S _ 1o2_ lSO_ 355_ _7 116 _ 116 _ 633 e121 CARBURETOR KIT 51 _ 1170 102 _ _119 lO4 lsol o 105 116_ _ 155 987 116A_ 633 116B Q 176 788 387 1035 a33_ _ 358 GASKET S_ 30 2o 1 116B _1 116C_ 116D O 10 _ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 86s _ 1o_ 58 ...

Page 59: ...2tl 690019 35 690963 Spring Valve 212 691020 40 690964 Retainer Valve 213 691021 42 499586 KeeperValve 216 691022 45 690977 Tappet Valve 219 394348 46 690978 Gear Cam 220 690412 50 690948 Manifold Intake 2_ 691023 51 690949 _ Gasket Carb Mounting 227 691048 51A 690950 Gasket IntakeManifold RPM Settings 53 690951 Stud Caff o Mounting 73 691055 Screen Rotating 75 691056 Washer Spdng 78 691057 Screw ...

Page 60: ...91183 Screw Hex 1022 690971 a Gasket RockerCover 510 497606 Drive Starter 1023 499599 Cover Rocker Cyl No 1 523 691036 Dipstick Oil 1023A 499600 Cover Rocker CyL No 2 525 691037 Tube Oil Fill 1024 499054 Pump Oil 544 Armature Starter Service with 1026 690981 Rod Push Steer 499529 Starter Motor 1026A 690982 Rod Push Aluminum 552 690552 Bushing Govemor Crank 1027 690041 Filter Oil 552A 690553 Bushin...

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Page 63: ...NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15o MAX I _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme I caution when changing direction on slopes I __ _ _ ...

Page 64: ...cio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product Ty...

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