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Page 1: ...NUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 I ...

Page 2: ...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 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic a_idents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presencP_of children Children ...

Page 3: ...d in effective working order by the operator In the state of Californi_ the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSM...

Page 4: ...Screen 19 Cooling Fins 20 Oil Change 19 Oil Level 19 Oil Type 14 19 Preparation 14 Repair Parts 59 55 Starting 14 Storage 28 F Filter Air Filter 20 Fuel 20 Fuel Type 15 Storage 28 Fuse 26 H Hood Removal Instaltaiion 26 L Leveling Mower Deck 22 Lubrication Chart 17 Engine 19 M Maintenance Schedule 17 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 22 Adjustment Side to Side 22 Brade Replacement 18 Blade Sharpening ...

Page 5: ...ischarge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from 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 holds up to 390 Ibs of weight Rounded edges p...

Page 6: ... 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Weld Nuts ts 1 4 20 x 3 4 _ 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 _l f I1 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel F q Video Cassette Mulcher Plate Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size _ 1_ 2 Shoulder Q Bolts 2 Center 2 Washers 3 6 lock Nuts x 7 8 x 14 Gauge _ _ 2 Front Link Assemblies 2 Gauge Wheels _ok _ Assembly ...

Page 7: ...EFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID A n ACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove 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 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut and large fl...

Page 8: ...D CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE I_STALL SEAT See Fig 3 _Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Tighten shoulder bolt securely Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows yo...

Page 9: ...top hole of the L H front mower bracket Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown 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 Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spdng Retain both suspension arms to deck pinswith double loop...

Page 10: ...S QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton 4 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 overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to...

Page 11: ...FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED k R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATFACHMENT ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ... tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to release att...

Page 13: ...p engine 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 grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com I pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THRO I rLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Alwa...

Page 14: ...ease parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figs 7 and 10 When pushingor towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment lift contr...

Page 15: ...to fast _ position wait a few minutes and try again When engine starts slowly push choke control in Move throttle control to fast _ position Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or attachments IMPORTANT COLD STARTING FOR HYDRO BELOW 40 F AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND BEFORE DRIVING LET TRANSMISSION WARM UP FOR ONE 1 MINUTE BY PLACING MOTION CONTROL LEVER IN NEUTRAL N POSITIO...

Page 16: ... desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used I J 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 clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they wilt disperse into...

Page 17: ...rtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain 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...

Page 18: ...ced An unbalanced blade willz ause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mow_ and engine The blade can b_ s harpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balance r When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancer Slide blade onto an unthreaded port...

Page 19: ...tion when used above 32 F Checkyourenglneolllevelmorefrequentlytoavold possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the od after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year tfthe tractor is not used for 50 hours m one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operat on Tighten oiI fill cap dipsh...

Page 20: ...e engine oilfilter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is show...

Page 21: ...ainer spring holding anti swaybar to chas sis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest position Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley Slide mower out from under right side of tractor...

Page 22: ... LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE tF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best 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 side of tractor Measure dis tance D di...

Page 23: ...lley Remo_e belt from center mandrel pulley idler pulley and L H man_el pulley Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely _ Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket Install new belt in lower groove of L H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandr...

Page 24: ...le and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate ROTOR CLUTCH PLATE I NYLON LOCKNUT 3 BRAKE PLATE TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 28 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Disconnect clutch wire har...

Page 25: ...Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMIS SION in Operation section of this manual If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to fight when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions inthe Assembly section of this manual ...

Page 26: ...maged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check widng See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash See Fig 32 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor G rasp hood at sides tilt toward eng...

Page 27: ...ETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position With throttle control lever infast _ position turn main fuel adjusting needle in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions Idle soeed setting...

Page 28: ...PREVEN_ GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAt FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCHAS 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 St...

Page 29: ...Operation section 3 Wait _e_ecal m nutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air tilter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 Contact an authodzod service center department 10 Contact an authodzed service canter department kl Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recha...

Page 30: ...ulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Motion control lever is out of adjustment 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 MoUon ddve belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission dudng shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Check widng switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized servi...

Page 31: ...TION CIRCUIT OFF M G ON B L START B S L _ GFC NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE 0 _ _ B CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS E _ D Da WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G ON C F B E A D 31 ...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256710 ELEGTRICAL 42 41 40 36 11 7 19 33 52 31 25 51 50 35 39 34 49 3O J 45 I 29 I I i I I I t I I 1 I I I I I d 32 ...

Page 33: ...Fuse 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 144921 Switch Ignition 31 140400 Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Ignition Switch 33 140403 Key Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light 35 108236X Bracket Switch 36 _TD601005 Screw 39 109553X Switch Interlock 40 149170 Hamess Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73640400 Nut Keps Blk Hex ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR Mt_lrDELNUMBER 917 256710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 19 _14 _ 87 36 36 17 29 9O 125 26 71 115 44 3 117 114 25 26 6 64 100 123 73 28 124 26 33 10 8 38 34 26 86 114 117 3 3 34 ...

Page 35: ...X Nut Pal 38 139886 Bracket Assembly Pivot LH 39 139887 Bracket Assembly Pivot RH 44 140675 Fender Strap 47 105531X Nut Push Nylon 50 137304 Rod Support Hood 59 110436X Bushing Snap Split 64 150273 Dash Lower 66 143485X014 Plate Dash 71 73640400 Nut 73 17580408 Screw Tap Lite 1 4 20 x 1 2 86 136670X558 Panel Assembly RH 87 136671X558 Panel Assembly LH 90 STD551025 Washer 17 64 100 105037X Strip Fo...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256710 DRIVE 57 86 87 51 42 67 35 21 62 97 19 52 36 _98_7318 32 30 61 64100 32 61 _ 52 96 95 94_ _ 103 16 33 _3 23 27 53 77 26 22 24 IO0 55 106 j 36 ...

Page 37: ...1208 Bolt RDHD SQNK 5 16 18 x 3 4 87 19212016 Shaft Foot Pedal 88 12000008 Bearing Nylon 89 139989 Washer 91 74780536 Pin Roll 92 74780524 Pulley Idler Flat 93 142564 Bolt 94 140462 Spacer Split 95 144843 Keeper Belt Retainer 96 4497H Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 97 140469 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 12 Ga 98 73510600 Bearing Nylon 100 19111216 Washer Hardened 102 141322 Ring Klip 103 73940800 Pulley ...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256710 STEERING ASSEMBLY i 38 _ _ _ _ _ c i_ _ 1 t _ _1 _ _ 42 t 38 ...

Page 39: ...6 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Fin 3 8 24 UNF Spacer Bearing Front Axle Bolt Hex 5 8 11 UNC x 3 1 2 Locknut Hex Jam w Washer Insert 5 8 11 UNC Pin Axle Large 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 20 x 5 8 Shaft AssembLy Pittman Nyliner S...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACk OR MODEL NUMBER 917 256710 ENGINE _26 17 32 31 34 33 39 40 41 33 37 13 10 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 40 ...

Page 41: ...el No MV18 Type No PS58560 Muffler Asm Twin Lo Tone Tube Manifold LH Kohler MV18 Tube Manifold RH Kohler MV18 Clip Line Fuel Bolt 5 16 16 UNC x 3 4 w Seres Shield Heat Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 Screw Hex SKT 5 16 UNC x 3 4 Gasket Order From Engine Manufacturer Nipple Pipe Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 12 TT Shield Heat Screw Control Choke Nut Fi...

Page 42: ...eat Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Nylon Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 Spacer Split Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 124238X 17 123976X 21 139888 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X 27 _7490608 28 150176 Cap Spdng Seat Nut Flangelock 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 ScrewThdr01 3 8 16 x_1 2 Bolt 5 16 1...

Page 43: ...137318 137319 145245 145247 151381 151382 DESCRIPTION Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Decal Brake Parking Saddle Decal Sdl Cold Start Hydro Eng Reflector Taillight Decal V Belt SHC Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Handle Lift Height Adj Decal Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd Lt Decal Refl HL YT GT 1 pc Sears Decal Refl HL YT GT 1 pc Sears Pad Ftrest Fastener Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owners Span WH...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256710 MOWER LIFT 28 27 26 37 6 22 21 23 30 3 7 8 1 19 13 32 32 13 2O 19 15 20 161718 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...21 32X1X21Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Leri_ th Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Spring Retainer Washer 15 32 X 3 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 37 Nut Special Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Spring Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adjust Lift Nut Hex Jam ...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256710 MOWER DECK 46 116 117 119 46 I I 47 _ 103102 4 1_ 103 106 lOl _v lO2 46 ...

Page 47: ...ower46 104 19061216 Nut Crownfock 5 16 18 UNC 105 130758 Stiffiner Bracket 106 2029J Bracket Deflector 116 137644 Cap Sleeve 117 133957 Spring Torsion Deflector 118 73930600 Nut Push 119 19121414 Shield Deflector Mower 126 144948 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 127 146763 Rod Hinge 128 137789 Screw Hex Head Thdroll 129 146881 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 147401 Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 A...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS _RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256710 HYDRO GEAR TRA NSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 34 41 59 39 28 91 23 19 26 17 14 5 3 35 48 ...

Page 49: ...975 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 27 142948 Seal Lip 26x42x8 93 142978 28 142949 Ring Retaining 113 142917 29 142950 Washer 26x35x1 114 142918 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 119 142980 35 142952 Arm Bypass 134 144607 36 142953 Ring Retaining 135 144608 37 142954 Arm Actuating 139 150775 38 142955 Pin Actuating 140 150776 39 15077 7 Bolt 5 16 24 x...

Page 50: ...R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER _17 256710 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV18 TYPE N_MBEJR PS58560 AIR INTAKE I 1 7 10 11 _ 12 18 _ _ e 14 15 16 I BAFFLES AND SHROUD1 r I 8 7 6 m5 I 4 2 3 BREATHER AND VENT I 4 50 ...

Page 51: ...bow NOT ILLUSTRATED 25 113 15 Decal AirCleaner 5211330 Decal BAFFLES SHROUD KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 2 3 4 52 063 41 52 313 05 52 063 42 X 67 83 52 755 70 52 217 01 Baffle 2 Cylinder Head Grommet 2 Baffle Fuel Pump Screw Hex Washer Head 1 4 20 x 7 16 14 Kit Blower Housing Includes Key Numbers 6 thru 8 Support Upper Housing 7 52 468 16 8 52 086 11 9 52 124 23 NOT ILLUSTRATED 5211346 Washer Flat...

Page 52: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER g17 256710 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV18 TYPE NUMB_ B P 558560 CRANKCASE I CARBURETOR I 7 5 lg 17 14 15 12 52 ...

Page 53: ...4 25 104 01 Screw Hex Flange 35 25 041 03 5 16 18x 1 1 2 3 36 25 100 05 Screw Hex Flange 3 8 16 x 3 5 8 2 O Ring Plug Screw Hex Flange 5116 18 x 3 112 8 Seal Oil Front Kit 2 Cylinder Barrel Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6 Crankcase Service with Short Block Part Number 82 522 30 DESCRIPTION Gasket Intake 2 Kit Manifold Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8 Manifold Intake Washer Lock 5 16 4 Screw Hex Cap 5 1...

Page 54: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256710 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV18 TYPE NUMBER PS58560 i l l CRANKSHAFT I ELECTRIC STARTER I DIPSTICK I 1 m 2 4 I S 6 7 8 4 w 6 CYLINDER HEAD I EXHAUST I 4 54 ...

Page 55: ...3 4 N P T F 3 52 086 11 Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 3 4 52 041 14 Gasket Exhaust 2 NO rlS All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm CYLINDER HEAD KEY PART NO NO 1 52 041 20 2 52 015 08 3 220534 4 41 086 02 ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART NO NO 1 52 098 12 2 20 1 3 X 81 1 4 82 785 26 5 52 081 07 6 52 170 05 7 52 211 01 8 52 227 10 9 82 755 26 NOT ILLUSTRATED 25 450 03 DESCRIPTION Gasket Head 2 t...

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Page 59: ... ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX 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 1_1 ...

Page 60: ... your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat The model 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 Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256710 ENGINE MODEL NO MV18 PS...

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