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OPERATING THE TRACTOR

B

Trailer Electrical Outlet

A trailer electrical outlet is supplied for use with trailer or
implement.

C

Function of each terminals in trailer electrical
outlet

(1) Trailer electrical outlet

Terminal

Function

(1)

Turn signal light (LH) 

(2)

---

(3)

Ground

(4)

Turn signal light (RH)

(5)

Tail light
Sidemarker light
Parking light

(6)

Brake stop light

(7)

Registration plate light 

Summary of Contents for M108DC

Page 1: ...Darul Ehsan Malaysia Telephone 60 3 736 1388 Philippines KUBOTA PHILIPPINES INC 232 Quirino Hi hway Baesa Quezon City 1106 Philippines Telephone 63 2 422 3500 Taiwan SHIN TAIWAN AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY...

Page 2: ...rom the soil and from the sea industrial development architecture and construction and transportation Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA s know how technology experience and customer service You too...

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Page 4: ...It will give you long satisfactory service To obtain the best use of your tractor please read this manual carefully It will help you become familiar with the operation of the tractor and contains man...

Page 5: ...TOR 18 OPERATING NEW TRACTOR 18 Do not Operate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours 18 Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors 18 STARTING 18 Operator s Seat 18 Seat Belt 19 Tilt Steerin...

Page 6: ...AR 38 3 POINT HITCH 39 Selecting the holes of Lower Links 39 Selecting the Top Link Mounting Holes 39 Drawbar 39 Remote Hitch UP DOWN Lever 40 Lifting Rod Left 40 Lifting Rod Right 41 Top Link 41 Tele...

Page 7: ...t Work Light 57 Rear Work Light 57 WIPER 58 Front Wiper Washer Switch 58 Rear Wiper Washer Switch if equipped 58 Using the Wipers in Cold Season 58 AIR CONDITIONER 59 Airflow 59 Air Control Vent 59 Co...

Page 8: ...84 Checking Oil Cooler Line 84 Adjusting Toe in 84 Draining Fuel Tank Water 85 Cleaning Inner Air Filter 85 Cleaning Fresh Air Filter 86 Checking Air Conditioner Condenser 87 Adjusting Air Conditioner...

Page 9: ...ERY 4 YEARS 96 Replacing Radiator Hose Water pipes 96 Replacing Fuel Hose 96 Replacing Power Steering Hose 96 Replacing Intake Air Line 96 Replacing Master Cylinder Kit 96 Replacing Equalizer Kit 96 R...

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Page 11: ...to fires and lead to personal injury 9 Use only implements meeting the specifications listed under IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS in this manual or implements approved by KUBOTA 10 Use proper weights on the f...

Page 12: ...they are functioning correctly C Working 1 Pull only from the drawbar Never hitch to axle housing or any other point except drawbar such arrangements will increase the risk of serious personal injury...

Page 13: ...ntion should be made to the weight and location of implements and loads as such will affect the stability of the tractor 6 To improve stability on slope set widest wheel tread as shown in TIRES WHEELS...

Page 14: ...moving components have completely stopped before getting off the tractor connecting disconnecting adjusting cleaning or servicing any PTO driven equipment 2 Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all t...

Page 15: ...because it gives off hydrogen and oxygen especially when recharging 5 Before jump starting a dead battery read and follow all of the instructions See JUMP STARTING in OPERATING THE ENGINE section 6 K...

Page 16: ...e sure that all connections are tight and that all lines pipes and hoses are free of damage 16 Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible Do not use hands to search for suspected leaks use a piece...

Page 17: ...7 SAFE OPERATION 7 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...

Page 18: ...SAFE OPERATION 8...

Page 19: ...9 SAFE OPERATION...

Page 20: ...r warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer 4 If a component with danger warning and caution label s affixed is replaced with new part make sure new label s is are attac...

Page 21: ...to see your KUBOTA Dealer For service contact the KUBOTA Dealership from which you purchased your tractor or your local KUBOTA Dealer When in need of parts be prepared to give your dealer the tractor...

Page 22: ...RC 160 min CCA 900A Fuel tank capacity L 175 Engine oil capacity L 10 7 Coolant capacity L 9 6 Dimensions Overall length mm 4070 Overall width minimum tread mm 2010 Overall height mm 2680 Wheel base...

Page 23: ...ers option Remote hydraulic control 2 standard 3rd flow control valve optional System pressure MPa kgf cm 19 6 200 Traction system Swinging drawbar adjustable in direction PTO Live PTO Independent Dir...

Page 24: ...shift lever Main gear shift lever km h CREEP option 1 0 36 2 0 45 3 0 57 4 0 72 1 0 92 2 1 18 3 1 45 4 1 84 L 1 2 02 2 2 57 3 3 17 4 4 02 1 5 15 2 6 56 3 8 08 4 10 27 H 1 7 05 2 8 98 3 11 06 4 14 06...

Page 25: ...ever Main gear shift lever km h CREEP option 1 0 36 2 0 46 3 0 57 4 0 73 1 0 93 2 1 19 3 1 46 4 1 86 L 1 2 04 2 2 59 3 3 19 4 4 06 1 5 19 2 6 61 3 8 15 4 10 36 H 1 7 11 2 9 06 3 11 16 4 14 18 1 18 15...

Page 26: ...ement size may vary depending on soil operating conditions 1 It depends on the trailer braking system See the decal on the drawbar hitch bracket Tread max width Operating condition Lower link end max...

Page 27: ...rawbar L 5500 5 Rotary Tiller Max Tilling Width mm 2700 Max Weight kg 1200 6 Bottom Plow Max Size 14 in x 5 16 in x 4 18 in x 4 20 in x 3 22 in x 2 24 in x 1 Max Weight kg 3P Type 900 7 Disk harrow 3P...

Page 28: ...B Instrument Panel Switches and Hand Controls ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Horn button 20 2 Hydraulic shuttle shift lever 24 3 Clutch pedal 22 4 Tilt pedal 19 5 Turn signal Head light switch 19 6 Hazard lig...

Page 29: ...IGH 23 3 PTO clutch indicator 36 12 Parking brake Brake oil indicator 27 4 Liquid crystal display 29 13 Fuel level indicator 27 5 Electrical charge indicator 27 14 Fuel gauge 28 6 Engine oil pressure...

Page 30: ...ob 44 4 Parking brake lever 13 26 5 Range gear shift lever 24 6 Front wheel drive lever 25 7 Creep lever if equipped 24 8 Operator s seat 18 9 Hand throttle lever 26 10 Main gear shift lever 23 11 Cig...

Page 31: ...11 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Remote control valve coupler 46 2 Trailer electrical outlet 35 3 Remote hitch Up Down lever 40 4 PTO gear shift lever 36...

Page 32: ...ection Check engine oil level Check transmission oil level Check brake oil level Check coolant level Clean air conditioner condenser screen Check washer liquid level Check water separator Clean grill...

Page 33: ...a rule to set all shift levers to the NEUTRAL positions and to place PTO lever in OFF position before starting the engine A Do not use starting fluid or ether A To protect the battery and the starter...

Page 34: ...lic shuttle shift lever 2 Main gear shift lever N NEUTRAL POSITION 4 Place the PTO clutch control lever in OFF position and hydraulic control levers in LOWEST position 1 PTO clutch control lever 2 Pos...

Page 35: ...ail to conduct daily checks carefully by referring to Daily Check See DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section A Because of the safety devices the engine will not start except when the PTO clutch contr...

Page 36: ...e start up allow engine to warm up without applying any load this is to allow oil to reach every engine part If load should be applied to the engine without this warm up period trouble such as seizure...

Page 37: ...lper battery 5 Clamp the other cable to the negative black or neg terminal of the helper battery 6 Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame of the disabled tractor as far from the dead battery...

Page 38: ...actor at fast speed The above precautions are not limited only to new tractors but to all tractors But it should be especially observed in the case of new tractors BChanging Lubricating Oil for New Tr...

Page 39: ...sired position C Arm rest Armrest may be set at upright position if desired C Arm rest angle adjustment Turn the arm rest angle adjust knob to the desired angle A After adjusting the operator s seat b...

Page 40: ...lockwise The corresponding right and left turn signal lights and indicator on the instrument panel will flash A The hazard light switch is operative when the key switch is in the ON ACC or OFF positio...

Page 41: ...when driving on icy wet or loose surfaces make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted operated at reduced speed operated with front wheel drive engaged if equipped A The braking characteristics are d...

Page 42: ...The clutch is disengaged when the clutch pedal is fully pressed down To help prevent premature clutch wear A The clutch pedal must be quickly disengaged and be slowly engaged A Avoid operating the tr...

Page 43: ...ifting all over A Do not shift between and on a downhill way The shifting may fail Be sure to do the shifting before going downhill 1 8 speeds can be selected by the main gear shift lever 2 The main g...

Page 44: ...speeds with range gear shift lever is selected L range With the creep lever engaged ON the range gear shift lever cannot shift to H The creep mode does not operate in the high speed range This shifti...

Page 45: ...ive lever is in ON 4WD position The 4WD indicator goes off when the front wheel drive lever is in OFF 2WD position A Even when the front wheel drive lever is moved the 4WD indicator may fail to light...

Page 46: ...parking brake indicator light on the Easy Checker TM will turn off when the parking brake is unlocked A Do not attempt to put the tractor in motion before the parking brake indicator light turns off...

Page 47: ...goes below the prescribed level the warning lamp in the Easy Checker TM will come on less than 11 8 L If this should happen during operation refuel as soon as possible See Checking and Refueling in D...

Page 48: ...A Do not remove radiator cap until coolant temperature is well below its boiling point Then loosen cap slightly to the stop to relieve any pressure before removing cap completely 1 With the key switch...

Page 49: ...to the changing display 2 To switch between mph and km h for the traveling speed use the Traveling speed select switch 3 The PTO clutch control lever works for the following automatic display modes 1...

Page 50: ...layed A When the PTO clutch control lever is in OFF position OFF is displayed A See PTO Speed Display Mode Switching in PTO RPM TRAVEL SPEED MONITOR in OPERATING THE TRACTOR section 2 Display mode swi...

Page 51: ...540E rpm model The PTO speed display mode has been factory set at Code 3 Do not attempt to change the code Otherwise the correct PTO speed will not be displayed in the LCD monitor NOTE The current co...

Page 52: ...ameter tires are fitted on the machine the travel speed display mode must be changed Otherwise the travel speed will not get correctly displayed Such mode switching is also needed when the original ti...

Page 53: ...gaged A Be sure to release the rear wheel or 4 wheel differential locks before making a turn in field conditions 1 If the front and or rear wheels should slip while driving straight in field condition...

Page 54: ...ve the tractor close to the edges of ditches or banks which may collapse under the weight of the tractor Especially when the ground is loose or wet 1 Be sure wheel tread is adjusted to provide maximum...

Page 55: ...ied for use with trailer or implement C Function of each terminals in trailer electrical outlet 1 Trailer electrical outlet Terminal Function 1 Turn signal light LH 2 3 Ground 4 Turn signal light RH 5...

Page 56: ...o not continuously shift the PTO clutch control lever A Tractor engine will not start if PTO clutch control lever is in the engaged ON position A If the PTO system is engaged and you stand up from the...

Page 57: ...t Cover and Shaft Cap Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times Replace the PTO shaft cap when the PTO is not in use Before connecting or disconnecting a drive shaft to PTO shaft be sure engine i...

Page 58: ...38 3 POINT HITCH DRAWBAR 3 POINT HITCH DRAWBAR 1 Top link 2 Lifting rod Left 3 Telescopic stabilizers 4 Lower link 5 Lifting rod Right 6 Drawbar...

Page 59: ...t the proper set of holes by referring to the Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart in Hydraulic Unit section If the hydraulic unit is set for draft control draft response is more sensitive when...

Page 60: ...PTO separation A Do not exceed maximum allowable length of either lifting rod or the lifting rod will come apart and the 3 point equipment may fall BRemote Hitch UP DOWN Lever A Do not use the Remote...

Page 61: ...of the implement Select the proper set of holes by referring to the Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart in REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM in HYDRAULIC UNIT section After aligning satisfactoril...

Page 62: ...personal injury or death BAdjusting Drawbar Length When towing an implement it is recommended that the A hole in drawbar be utilized The drawbar load is specified in the IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS section...

Page 63: ...ted properly Unless corrected the unit will be damaged Contact your KUBOTA Dealer for adjustment 3 POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM BPosition Control This will control the working depth of 3 point hitch mou...

Page 64: ...o deep and causing loss of traction and ground speed BFloat Control Place both the draft control lever and the position control lever in the float position to make the lower links move freely along wi...

Page 65: ...plement such as a loader bucket follow the ground A Single double acting valve This valve can be utilized as single or double acting valve by adjusting the auxiliary control valve selector knob locate...

Page 66: ...by moving hydraulic control levers with engine shut off Pull the hose straight from the hydraulic coupler to release it 4 Clean oil and dust from the coupler then replace the dust plugs A Your local...

Page 67: ...ating RPM turn the flow control knob once all the way clockwise C and then turn it gradually counterclockwise until a required flow rate is reached A Full adjustment of the valve will occur in approxi...

Page 68: ...t being influenced by the adjustment range of the flow control valve 3 Remote control valves 1 and 2 can be operated at the same time with operation of the 3 point hitch being interrupted by activatio...

Page 69: ...table position and set the implement pull with the position control lever YES NO Loose Inserttheset pin through the slot on the outer tube that align with one of the holes on the inner bar For impleme...

Page 70: ...as practical for maximum stability A Support tractor securely on stands before removing a wheel A Do not work under any hydraulically supported devices They can settle suddenly leak down or be acciden...

Page 71: ...ire size Refer to the chart provided for additional instructions BAdjusting Front Wheel Turning Stopper Bolt A Always check if tires contact with tractor or loader frame assemblies A Adjust turning an...

Page 72: ...nd left to the desired position and tighten the bolts A Always attach tires as shown in the drawings A If not attached as illustrated transmission parts may be damaged A When re fitting or adjusting a...

Page 73: ...perator s manual for required number of weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer to use A Do not overload tires A Add no more weight than indicated in chart BRear Ballast Add weight to rear wheels...

Page 74: ...e your tire dealer for this service Liquid weight per tire 75 Percent filled A Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75 of full capacity to the valve stem level Tire sizes 16 9R34 18 4R34...

Page 75: ...ey in the opposite direction The key can be removed when it is in the vertical direction From the inside Push down the lock knob to lock the door Pull up the lock knob to unlock the door From the outs...

Page 76: ...ing the dome light lens will give the following light condition A The battery will discharge if the dome light remains on Be sure to check the dome light lens position and or door closure 1 Rear windo...

Page 77: ...work light switch The work light and the switch s indicator light up Press the left half of the work light switch to turn off the light and indicator BFront Work Light BRear Work Light 1 Front work l...

Page 78: ...wiper is activated continuously 2 Press the left half of the wiper washer switch washer liquid only jets out A Do not activate the wipers when the windows are dry they may be scratched Be sure to jet...

Page 79: ...The front air outlets can be independently adjusted as required To defrost the windshield rotate the outlets toward the windshield C Face air outlet The face air outlets can be adjusted to direct air...

Page 80: ...y when dehumidifying the CAB wipe off moisture with a soft cloth A Do not block all the air outlets of the air conditioner A problem could occur C Recirculation fresh air selection lever A When heatin...

Page 81: ...A To operate the air conditioner after the tractor has not been used for one week or longer run the engine at idling speed first and then set the air conditioner switch to ON Keep this for one minute...

Page 82: ...rature level A In summer when the heater is not used keep the temperature control dial at the max COOL end of counterclockwise position Otherwise hot air will raise the temperature in the CAB C Foot w...

Page 83: ...ndshield 3 Set the recirculation fresh air selection lever to the FRESH AIR position 4 Set the blower switch and the temperature control dial to the 3 and max WARM end of clockwise positions respectiv...

Page 84: ...ning in each of the rubber caps Introduce the implement control cable and hydraulic hose through these openings into the CAB 2 Make the holes in each of the pillar covers located on the marked portion...

Page 85: ...rn on the key switch and press the right half of the beacon light switch Then the beacon light and indicator of switch will be activated Press the left half of the switch to turn off the light and the...

Page 86: ...93 4 Second ary element Replace every 1000h or 1 year 93 4 6 Fan belt Adjust every 100 Hr 82 7 Brake Pedal Adjust every 100 Hr 82 8 Parking Brake Lever Adjust every 100 Hr 83 9 Oil cooler line Check e...

Page 87: ...case oil Change every 1000 Hr 93 27 Front axle gear case oil Change every 1000 Hr 93 28 Engine valve clearance Adjust every 1000 Hr 93 2 29 Fuel injection nozzle injection pressure Check every 1500 Hr...

Page 88: ...Service as required 97 2 41 Clutch housing water Drain Service as required 97 42 Fuse Replace Service as required 97 43 Light bulb Replace Service as required 99 No Items Indication on hour meter Int...

Page 89: ...15W 40 5 Transmission case 60 L KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid 6 Brake oil reservoir and lines 0 3 L KUBOTA UDT or SUPER UDT fluid or Turbine oil 32 See below regular type multipurpose straight mineral...

Page 90: ...uel change the lubricating oil at shorter intervals A Lubricating oil recommended when a low sulfur or high sulfur fuel is employed Recommendable X Not Recommendable A Transmission oil The oil used to...

Page 91: ...ult A Hold the hood with other hand while unlocking release lever BHood To open the hood hold the hood and pull the release lever and open the hood A To close the hood pull down on the strap and push...

Page 92: ...ll should occur wipe it off at once or it may cause a fire A To prevent condensation water accumulation in the fuel tank fill the tank before parking overnight BChecking Water Separator 1 As water is...

Page 93: ...tion A When using an oil of different maker or viscosity from the previous one remove all of the old oil Never mix two different types of oil A If oil level is low do not run engine BChecking Transmis...

Page 94: ...the radiator cap has to be removed follow the caution above and securely retighten the cap A Use clean fresh soft water and anti freeze to fill the recovery tank A If water should leak consult your l...

Page 95: ...s front outward 2 Lift the panel until pin A clears the hole 3 Pull the panel 4 Attaching the panel is performed vice versa C Detaching the Panel LH 1 Release the air conditioner hoses off the hook 2...

Page 96: ...Detach the air conditioner condenser screen and remove all foreign materials A Grill and screen must be clean from debris to prevent engine from overheating and to allow good air intake for air clean...

Page 97: ...g brake and stop the engine C Test Switch for the main gear shift lever 1 Follow the instruction of PARKING THE TRACTOR See PARKING THE TRACTOR in SAFE OPERATION section 2 Sit on the operator s seat 3...

Page 98: ...sound during the PTO OPC check procedure shut off engine and consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for immediate servicing of the PTO OPC A The unit should not be operated until servicing is completed BChe...

Page 99: ...ted the machine in extremely wet and muddy conditions lubricate grease fittings more often 1 Grease fitting Front axle support 1 Grease fitting Front axle support 1 Grease fitting Front axle gear case...

Page 100: ...tery is maintenance free but needs some servicing If the battery is weak the engine will be difficult to start and the lights will be dim It is important to check the battery periodically C How to rea...

Page 101: ...nce every 6 months in cold seasons A In checking and refilling the battery be careful not to spill battery fluid Spilt battery fluid may affect the engine controller ECU located below the battery resu...

Page 102: ...s 3 If tension is incorrect loosen the alternator mounting bolts and using a lever placed between the alternator and the engine block pull the alternator out until the deflection of the belt falls wit...

Page 103: ...evel difference between the pedals 3 Do the same for the left hand pedal BAdjusting Parking Brake Lever 1 Raise the parking brake lever to the parking position while counting the ratchet sound made by...

Page 104: ...ads at front of tire at hub height 5 Measure distance between tire beads at rear of tire at hub height 6 Front distance should be shorter than rear distance If not adjust tie rod length C Adjusting pr...

Page 105: ...r and blow air from the direction opposite to the filter s normal air flow Pressure of compressed air must be under 205 kPa 2 1 kgf cm 30 psi C How to attach and detach the push rivet assy A Detaching...

Page 106: ...deformed dust may enter into the air conditioner which may cause damage and malfunction A If the filter is very dirty Dip the filter in lukewarm water with mild dish washing detergent Move it up and...

Page 107: ...conditioner condenser assembly toward yourself A Do not hold the air conditioner receiver or the air conditioner pipes when sliding out the condenser for cleaning BAdjusting Air Conditioner Belt Tensi...

Page 108: ...HOURS BChanging Engine Oil To avoid personal injury or death A Be sure to stop the engine before changing the oil A Allow engine to cool down sufficiently oil can be hot and can burn 1 To drain the u...

Page 109: ...as been replaced the engine oil normally decreases a little Make sure that the engine oil does not leak through the seal and be sure to check the oil level on the dipstick Then replenish the engine oi...

Page 110: ...and Clamp Check to see if radiator hoses are properly fixed every 500 hours of operation 1 If hose clamps are loose or water leaks tighten bands securely 2 Replace hoses and tighten hose clamps secur...

Page 111: ...e clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged replace or repair them at once BChecking Assist Cylinder Hose 1 Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight...

Page 112: ...To avoid personal injury or death A Allow engine to cool down sufficiently oil can be hot and can burn 1 To drain the used oil remove the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission case and drain th...

Page 113: ...ft drain plugs and filling plugs at the front axle gear case and drain the oil completely into the oil pan 2 After draining reinstall the drain plugs 3 Fill with the new oil up to the filling plug por...

Page 114: ...h coolant up to the FULL mark of recovery tank 8 Start and operate the engine for few minutes 9 Stop the engine remove the key and let cool 10 Check coolant level of recovery tank and add coolant if n...

Page 115: ...ing the LLC Premix 50 LLC with 50 clean soft water When mixing stir it up well and then fill into the radiator 4 The procedure for the mixing of water and antifreeze differs according to the make of t...

Page 116: ...KUBOTA Dealer for this service BReplacing Brake Seal 1 and 2 Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service BReplacing Assist Cylinder Hose Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for this service BReplac...

Page 117: ...Housing Water The tractor is equipped with a drain plug under the clutch housing After operating in rain snow or if the tractor has been washed water may get into the clutch housing Remove the drain p...

Page 118: ...Fan motor 9 15A Front work light 10 15A Rear work light 11 5A Engine PTO Power Take Off Alternator 12 5A Meter panel Buzzer 13 10A Turn signal 14 10A Transmission control 15 5A Air conditioner Auxili...

Page 119: ...ned 1 While pushing the right and left lock buttons pull and remove the electrical connector 2 Remove the rubber boot 3 Remove the clamping fixture and take out the bulb 4 Replace with a new bulb and...

Page 120: ...eration circuit of the air conditioning system Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for assistance and service A shortage of refrigerant impairs the air conditioner performance Check the following points...

Page 121: ...101 PERIODIC SERVICE A Charge only with R134a not R12 refrigerant gas...

Page 122: ...RY 100 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE section 9 Keep the tractor in a dry place where the tractor is sheltered from the elements Cover the tractor 10 Store the tractor indoors in a dry area that is protect...

Page 123: ...air heater system trouble A Check to see if the slow blow fuse of the intake air heater blows A Check to see if the intake air heater functions in cold weather Insufficient engine power A Insufficien...

Page 124: ...ith Detents and Self Cancelling A Flow Control Valve Kit A Double Acting Remote Hydraulic Control Valve with Detents and Self Cancelling for Flow Control Valve A Double Acting Remote Hydraulic Control...

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