Craftsman EZ3 944.609810 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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Page 1: ...follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Be fore Operating Thin Eqmpment I RRFTSMRN 20 HP ELECTRIC START 46 MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ... Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootonthe ground Do not t4segrass catcher on steep slopes 2 IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the prese...

Page 3: ...le in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 20 GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS AND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE API SF SG SH SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F OIL CAPACITY W FILTER 3 5 PINTS W O FILTER 3 0 PINTS SPARK PLUG CHAMPION RC12YC GAP 025 VALVE...

Page 4: ...es is limited to ninety 90 days This Warranty does NOT cover 1 Pre dellvery set up 2 Tire replacement or repair caused by puncturesfrom outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass 3 Expendable Items which become worn during normal use such as blades spark plug sir cleaners end belts 4 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including damaged jeokshaft or mandrel end the ...

Page 5: ... x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 114 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nuts 1 4 20 Parts packed separately in carton Steering Wheel m Owner s Manual Seat _ Mulcher Plate I 1 I L I I I I I I Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Center Gauge lock Nuts Wheels Q 1_ 2 Front Link Assemblies _ _ 2 Keys t _ t t I _ Steedng U 2 Latch Hook Wheel Insert Assemblies Slo...

Page 6: ... Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft Align tabs and press steering sleeve extwention into _bottom of steering wheel Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut an...

Page 7: ...ection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS KEPS HEX BOLT PosmvE BLACK CABLE INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower se...

Page 8: ...f the L H front mower bracket Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING CHASSIS Outward pointing BRACKET deck pins SUSPENSION ARMS Place the R H suspension arm on outward pointing deck pin If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown Connect anti sway ...

Page 9: ...URE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is 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 ovednfl...

Page 10: ... ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED I R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT A I rACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY IGNITION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...r other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower mower deck orother 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 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed LIGHT SWITCH Turns th...

Page 12: ...aving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop eng ne 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 running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on gr...

Page 13: ...ntire grass catcher I on mowers so equipped or the dis charge guard In place ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ATI ACHMENT SWITCH PULL OUT TO LIFT LEVER ENGAGE HIGH POSFrlON o iN o sc o GUARD FIG 10 TO OPERATE ON HILLS I _ CAUTION Do not drive up or down dBk hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing spee...

Page 14: ...parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key intoignition and turn keyclockwise to START posi...

Page 15: ...ive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns ...

Page 16: ... not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should rep...

Page 17: ...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 TRAILING CENTER EDGE UP HOLE BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT GRADE 8 _ LOCK WASHER STAR A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SiX UNE...

Page 18: ...o avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once ayear ifthe tractor is notused for 50 hoursinone year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level Determine temperature range expected before oil chang...

Page 19: ...til rubber gasket corltacts mounting surface then tighten filter an additional 1 2 to 3 4 turn Fill crankcase with new oil See TO CHANGE EN GINE OiL inthis section of this manual For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Startengineandcheckforoilleaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation OIL RLTER FIG 18 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded ...

Page 20: ...O BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual ADJUSTMENT LIFT NUTS LINKS SUSPENSION ARMS CHASSIS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 ofthis manual If ...

Page 21: ...nt links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL See Fig 25 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Remove screws from L H mandrel cover and remove cover Roll belt over the top of L H mandrel pulley Remove...

Page 22: ...actor See INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Reassemble mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual I LH MOWER MANDREL BLADE CENTER DRIVEBELT MANDREL IDLER I PULLEY RoHo TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 27 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle if tractor requires more than s...

Page 23: ...ver inplace loosen the adjustment bolt Move motion control lever to the neutral N lock gate position Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjust ment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps Loosen...

Page 24: ...n when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this 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 ...

Page 25: ...32 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand infrent of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilttoward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 32 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 33 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening ...

Page 26: ...M 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 Start the engine and let ...

Page 27: ...in Operationsection 3 Waitseveralminutesbeforeattemptingto start 4 Replacesparkplug 5 Clean replaceair filter 6 Replacefuel filter 7 Drainfuel tankand carburetor refilltank withfresh gasolineand replacefuelfilter 8 Checkallwidng 9 See ToAdjustCarburetor inServiceAdjustments section t0 Contact an authorizedservicecenter department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replac...

Page 28: ...y 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 Enginethrottlecontrolnotset at SLOW positionfor 30 secondsbeforestopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level ...

Page 29: ...0 8Sl L 30 J RELAY SOLENOID I BED I STARTER WHITE BLACK O E_ L_E C_ T_R I_C_C_I UTC_H I RED I I FH I I I 1 85 86 II OPERATOR O_GE I_ SPARK IGNITION PLUGS GAP UNIT i _ 2 PLUGS ON I WlN CYL ENGINES CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT _MP DC 3600 RPM REGULATOR YELLOW 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED BROWN BLACK HEADLIGHTS GFC PTO SWITCH I POSITION CIRCUIT WIRING INSULATED CLIPS I H B NOTE IF WIRING INS...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609810 21 22 I I I I I 42 I I 18 26 I I I f 70 80 2O 11 I I I I 29 3O I I I I I I I I I I I I ...

Page 31: ... 1 4 20unc X 314 Tray Battery Bolt Btr Frt 1 4 20 x 7 5 Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Battery Switch Interlock Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Washer Lock 114 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Uric Harness Asm Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 17 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 15 Amp Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground Switch Plunger OP Olive Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 11 6o 160 160 _ 54 54 3 3 74 3 38_39 32 ...

Page 33: ... 2cyl Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh Hood Asm Pnt YTGT Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 Plate Battery STY r Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Fender Footrest STYT Pnt Bracket Support Fender Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 112TYT Bracket Asm Pivot L H Mower Rear Bracket Asm Pivot R H Mower Rear Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 718 Duct Hood Bushing Snap Split BIk ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609810 34 ...

Page 35: ...6 74490536 Pulley Idler Flat 147 74490524 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 150 165850 Spacer Split 151 19133210 Keeper Belt Idler Flat 156 166002 Washer 13 32 x 13116x 12 Gauge 157 153236 Pulley Idler V Groove 158 165589 Bellcrank Assembly 159 165494 Retainer Belt 160 19292016 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16x 1 1 2 161 72140406 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 162 73680400 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 163 74780416 Link Clutch...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609810 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 8 I p 72 41 17 18 19 67 47 32 3 11 40 68 29 43 36 ...

Page 37: ...Washer 27 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Extended Stamp Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Shaft Asm Strg Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Gear Sector Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Ty tt Rod Tie BJ Solid 19 75 Mech Washer 11 32 x ...

Page 38: ... Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1 310 Ga Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat ...

Page 39: ...r EZ3 Decal Brake Clutch Stlth EF Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Fender Auto Decal StrngWhl Domed Prem Srs Decal Bat Dan Psn Decal Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyd Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609810 ENGINE 14 31 81 I 39 32 34 33 37 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 13 17 I 23 10 4O ...

Page 41: ...e Exhaust Intek 20 LH Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH Bolt 5 16 18UNC x 3 4 Shield Browing B S Intek II Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Ext tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Arrester Spark Tank Fuel Cap Gauge Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Spacer Pad Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 314 Line Fuel 7 5 Plug Oil Drain Order Fr...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS MOWER LIFT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609810 28 27 25 24 23 11 6 5 7 4 19 13 13 32 32 19 2O 15 2O 1718 20 16 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...Ring 5133 62 Washer 29 32 x 1 1 4 x 21 Ga Beadng Nylon BIk 629 ID Gdp Handle Fluted Button Plunger Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Spring Retainer Nut Special Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Spring Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adjust Lift STYT Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Knob Inf...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609810 MOWER DECK 116 117 119 46 45 49 I 31_ 47 1 21 21 3 24 25 26 18 44 ...

Page 45: ...d 103 STD551110 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 104 19061216 Bolt Hex Head Shoulder 5 16 18 105 160793 Baffle Vortex Mower 46 106 2029J Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 116 137644 Stiffiner Bracket 117 133957 Bracket Deflector 118 73930600 Cap Sleeve 119 19121414 Spring Torsion Deflector 126 144948 Nut Push 127 146763 Shield Deflector Mower 166222 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Rod Hinge Screw Thd Rolling Washer...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609810 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 34 26 23 91 19 9O 17 4 90 35 1 46 ...

Page 47: ...Actuator Bypass 91 142976 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 28 142949 Ring Retaining 113 142917 29 142950 Washer 26x35x1 114 142918 30 150787 Plate Bypass 119 142980 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 134 144607 35 142952 Arm Bypass 135 144608 36 142953 Ring Retaining 139 150775 37 142954 Arm Actuating 140 150776 38 142955 Pin Actuating 39 150777 Bo...

Page 48: ... _ k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 265 TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR 267 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 _ 967 1081 220 750 865 _ 46 _ 447 _ _7A A 252L I 1019 LABEL KIT_ 1058 OWNER S MANUAL J 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 148 741 41 lO17 691 447A_ 304 24_ 8551 _ 865A_ 163_ 447A 447 51A_ 51_550_ 54 _ 654 O 1027L _ 53 1 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT _ 51_ _ 883_ 48 ...

Page 49: ...1 _ 7_ 102 _ _ 19 j_2 11_ _ _ 798_ 121 CARBURETOR KIT 51 _ 117_ 11251 14_ 11281m I 276 _ 104 _ 1123_ 1124_ 105_ 633 987 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 3 0 993_ 150_ 276 _ 987 1123 _ 1124 _ 633 211 209 278 _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 1505 _ I_Jam 1212_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR I INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1251 11251 1142I r I 552 _ 51A_ 552A 742 _ 61 404 552A 691 1123_ 137_ 160_ 1127_J 117 _ 276_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609810 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E1 74 _ 63s 6_ 573 _ _ _j_6 358 GASKET SET 3Q 2o_ 276 9_ Sl_ 666 _ oJ 691 _ 683 _J 1_ _ o4_ 697 5O ...

Page 51: ...4 Gasket FloatBowl ChokeShaft Kit Nozzle Carburetor Key Timing O_ Gasket Nozzle Retainer Solenoid 163 691001 _ Gasket Air Cleaner 177 691031 O Ring Seal Dipstick 187 691050 Line Fuel Cut to Required Length 187A 691049 Line Fuel 188 690960 Screw Control Brecket 192 690083 Adjuster Rocker Arm 209 690018 Spring Governor 211 690019 Spdng Govemed Idle 212 691020 Link Throttle 213 691021 Bracket Choke C...

Page 52: ...7 499809 Solenoid Fuel 965 499613 Oil PumpCover 967 691016 Filter Pre Cleaner 968 499768 Cover AirCleaner 975 499810 Bowl Float 977 499812 GasketSet Carburetor 987 691000 O e Seal ThrottleShaft 993 690234 Q Gasket Plate 1005 691243 Fan Flywheel 1006 691247 Retainer Fan 1013 690954 Nipple OilFilter 1017 690770 Oi Pump Screen 1019 690103 Label Kit 1022 690971 _ Gasket RockerCover DESCRIPTION 1023 49...

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Page 55: ...OT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX A I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...GINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 0121 E1 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians profes sionaltechnicians specificallytrained to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell NEED A PART SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800 000 PARTS WHETHER IT S A SPARK PLUG OR LAWNMOWER BLADE S...

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