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Engine Will Not Crank
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Hydrostatic ground speed control lever not in neutral
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Move lever to neutral and center steering wheel.
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Steering wheel not locked
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Turn wheel slowly until it locks.
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Neutral start switches inoperative
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Check switches and wire connections. Replace switches if necessary.
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Platform switch is on
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Move switch to off.
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Engine Hard to Start or Will Not Start
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No fuel
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Fill tank with correct fuel.
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system
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Drain, flush, fill and bleed system.
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Incorrect grade of fuel
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Consult fuel suppler; use correct fuel for operating conditions.
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Fuel pump hand primer lowered
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Pull lever up.
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Cold weather
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Use cold weather starting aids.
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Low compression
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Low battery output
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Have battery tested. Check battery electrolyte level.
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Faulty starter
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Wiring shorted, open fuse
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Check continuity of wiring and fuse.
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Poor connection in starting circuit
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Clean and tighten all connections on batteries and starter.
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Injection pump fuel shutoff valve
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Fuel filter plugged or full of water
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Replace filter element or drain water.
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Crankcase oil of too heavy viscosity
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Drain and fill crankcase with oil of proper viscosity and quality.
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OME,4890,095,A -19-10FEB97-1/5
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| Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
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Engine Knocks
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Insufficient oil
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Add oil.
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Fuel injection pump out of time
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Low coolant temperature
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Remove and check thermostat. (See "Engine Overheats" in this section.)
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Incorrect grade of fuel
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Use correct fuel.
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Injection nozzle valve sticking
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Loose or failed main bearings or connecting rod bearings, worn pistons and cylinders
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Air in fuel system
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Bleed fuel system.
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Engine overheating
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See "Engine Overheats" in this section.
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Engine Runs Irregularly or Stalls Frequently
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Low coolant temperature
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Run engine until sufficiently warm; also check thermostat.
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Clogged fuel filter
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Replace filter element and bleed system.
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Water, dirt, or air in fuel system
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Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system.
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Throttle linkage loose
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Check linkage.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Vent on fuel tank obstructed
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Clean vent in soapy water and blow dry.
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OME,4890,095,A -19-10FEB97-2/5
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| Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
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Lack of Power
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Overheated engine
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See "Engine Overheats" in this section.
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Intake air restriction
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Service air cleaner.
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Clogged fuel filter
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Replace filter element and bleed system.
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Fuel injection pump advance not working
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Low fast idle speed
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Dirty or faulty injectors
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load.
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Incorrect grade of fuel
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Use correct fuel.
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Below normal engine temperature
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Remove and check thermostat.
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Incorrect valve clearance
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Injection pump out of time
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Turbocharger not functioning
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Leaking exhaust manifold gasket
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Restricted fuel line
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Clean or replace fuel line.
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Below Normal Engine Temperature
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Defective thermostat
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Remove and check thermostat.
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Defective temperature gauge or sender
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Check gauge, sender, and connections.
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OME,4890,095,A -19-10FEB97-3/5
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| Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
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Engine Overheats
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Low coolant level
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Fill radiator upper surge tank to proper level. Check radiator and hoses for loose connections and leaks.
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load.
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Defective radiator cap
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Replace cap.
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Loose or defective fan belt
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Check belt tension. Replace belt if necessary.
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Check automatic belt tensioner.
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Dirty radiator core, oil cooler, air conditioner condenser or grill screen
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Remove trash and dirt.
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Low engine oil level
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Check oil level. Add oil as required.
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Cooling system needs flushing
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Flush cooling system.
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Defective thermostat
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Remove and check thermostat.
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Defective temperature gauge or sender
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Check water temperature with thermometer and replace, if necessary.
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Incorrect grade of fuel
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Use correct fuel.
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Defective water pump
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Low Oil Pressure
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Low oil level
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Add oil.
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Incorrect type of oil
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Drain, fill crankcase with correct oil.
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High Oil Consumption
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Crankcase oil too light
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Drain and refill with proper viscosity oil.
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Oil leaks
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Check for leaks in lines, around gaskets, and drain plug.
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Restricted crankcase vent tube
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Clean vent tube.
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Defective turbocharger
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See your John Deere dealer.
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OME,4890,095,A -19-10FEB97-4/5
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| Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
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High Fuel Consumption
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Incorrect grade of fuel
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Use correct fuel.
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner
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Service air cleaner.
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load.
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Incorrect valve clearance
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Defective turbocharger
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Engine out of time
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Low engine temperature
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Check thermostat.
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Injection nozzles dirty or damaged
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Engine Emits White Smoke
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Incorrect grade of fuel
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Use correct fuel.
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Cold temperature
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Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
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Engine out of time
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Clogged or dirty air cleaner
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Service air cleaner.
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load.
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Injection nozzles dirty
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Turbocharger not functioning
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Defective thermostat
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Remove and check thermostat.
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Engine Emits Black or Gray Exhaust Smoke
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Incorrect grade of fuel
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Use correct fuel.
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Restricted air cleaner
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Service air cleaner.
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Fuel injection nozzles dirty or damaged
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Have your John Deere dealer check the injectors.
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Engine overloaded
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Reduce load.
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Engine out of time
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Turbocharger not functioning
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See your John Deere dealer.
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OME,4890,095,A -19-10FEB97-5/5
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