This Operator’s Guide utilizes the following symbols to emphasize particular information:
The Safety Alert Symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, could severely
damage vehicle co mpo nents.
NOTE: Indica tes sup plementary information needed to fully complete an instruc-
tion.
WARNING
YOUR VEHICLE CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. A collision or rollover
can occur quickly, even d uring routin e maneuvers such as turning a nd driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
For your safety, understand and follow all the warnings contained in this
Operator’s Guide and the labels o n your vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH!
Keep this Operator’s Guide with the vehicle at all times.
WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in this
Operator’s Guide, SAFETY VIDEO and on-product labels could cause injury
including the possibility of death!
All s a fety documentation should remain with the vehicle at the time of sale .
All content of the Safety Information section should be interpreted by the reader
as a warning which, if not followed, may result in injury incl uding the possibility
of death.
In Canada, products are distributed by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
(BRP)
In USA, products are distributed by BRP US Inc.
The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Recreational Prod ucts Inc.:
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Can-Am™ ATV, category Y (youth
model). It is backed by the BRP warranty and a network of authorized Can-Am
dealers ready to provide the parts, service or accessories you may require.
Your dealer is committed to your satisfaction. He has taken training to perform
the ini tial setup and inspection of your vehicle as well as completed th e final
adjustment before you took possession. At delivery, your dealer would have ex plained the operation, ma intenance and safety features of the vehicle. We trust
you have taken ful l adva nta ge of this! If you need more complete servicing information, please ask y our dealer.
At delivery, you were also informed of the warranty coverage and c om pleted the
Warranty Registration Form which is to b e s ent to us for proc essing. In the nea r
future y ou should be receiving a warranty card which will confirm our receipt of
the r egistration as well as b e used for w a rran ty or rec a ll purposes.
You are in vited to contact our customer assistance center should y ou experience
problems which cannot be resolved by a n authorized Can-Am dealer.
It is understood t hat this Opera tor’ s Guide ma y be translated into an other
language.In the event of any discrepancy, the English v ers ion shall prevail.
Throughout this do cument the masculine is used to denote the masculine or
feminine.
If you want to view and/or print an extra c opy of your Operator's Guide, sim ply
visit the fol lowing website www.opera torsguide.brp.com. Alsonotethatthe
guide is available in several languages .
The information and components/system descriptions contained in this document are correct at the time of publication. BRP, however, ma intains a policy
of continuous improvem ent of its products without imposing upon itself a ny o bligation to install them on products previous ly m a nufactured. Due to late changes,
some differences between the manufactured produc t and the descriptions a nd/ or
specifications in this guide ma y occur. BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change specifications, desig ns , features, models or equipment without incurring any obligation upon itself.
The illustrations in this document show the typical construction of the different
assemblies and may not reproduce the full detail or exact s ha pe of the pa rts.
However, they rep res ent parts that have the same or similar function.
The use of RIGHT and LEFT indications in the text always refers to driving position
(when sitting on vehicle).
Specifications are given in the SI metric system wi th the SAE U.S. equivalent
in parenthesis. Where precise accuracy is not required, some conversions are
rounded off for easier use.
We recommend genuine B R P products for replacement parts a nd accessories.
They’ve been es pec ially designed for your vehicle and manufactured to meet
BRP’s demanding standards.
A S HOP MANUAL can be obtained for compl ete service a nd maintenanc e information and more repair information.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
While reading this Operator’s Guide, remember that:
Indicates a potential hazard that, if n ot avoided, could res ult in s erious injury or
death.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP . .......................................107
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NOTICE
This Operator’s Guide has been prepared to acquaint the owner/ opera tor of a
new vehi cle with the various vehicle c ontrols, maintenanc e and safe operating
instructions. It is indispens a ble for the proper use of the product.
This Operator’s Guide uses the following symbols.
Indicates a potential hazard that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, c ould severely
damage vehicle co mpo nents.
NOTE: Indica tes sup plementary information needed to fully complete an instruc-
tion.
Although the mere reading of such information do es not e limin ate the hazard, the
understanding and application of the information will promote the correct use of
this vehicle.
To fully appreciate the pleasures, enjoyment and excitement of using t his vehicle,
there a re some basic rules that MUST be observed and follo wed by any user.
This vehicle is a youth m odel v ehicle. I t is designed to provide t he following
speed.
– The DS90 prov ides a maximum restricted speed o f 24 km (15 MPH).
WARNING
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Notice to Parents
Review this Operator’s Guide with any ve hicle's user.
Please take time w ith the child ren to review the instructions on its safe and prop-
er use, while pay attention to the on-product safety labeling before allowing them
to ride the vehicle.
Understand the controls and operation of the vehicle, carefully read the Operator’s Guide, pay attention to the on-p roduc t s afety labe ling and review them with
children before allowing them to ride the vehicle.
A chil d under 6 years old should never operate an ATV with a n engine si ze 50 cc
or higher.
A child under 12 y ea rs old shoul d never operat e the DS90 or an ATV with an
engine size 70 cc or higher.
Always remember that your approach to safety influences the child.
An ATV is not a toy.
•Children differ in skills, physical abilities and judgement. Som e children
may not be able to o perate an ATV safely
•Pare nts should supervi se their children when they use of the vehicle at
all times.
•Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that the child
has the ability to operate the vehicle safely.
•No one under 16 years should operate an ATV without adult supervision
at all times and never allow continued use of the vehicle by a child if he
does not have the abilities, the strength or the judgement to operate it
safely.
•BRP rec ommends that all AT V ri ders take a training course. For safety
and training information, contact an authorized Can-Am d ealer o r call
the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) at 1 800 887–2 887 or in
Canada, the Canada Safety Council (CSC) at 1 (613) 739–1535 ext. 227.
WARNING
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INTRODUCTION
Your dea ler shoul d have provided you with some basic information on the particular controls and features of your new youth model vehicle. Please take the
time to st udy this Operator’s Guide and all on-product warning labels as well as
the SAFETY VIDEO that c a m e with this vehicle. They more completely describe
what you s hould know about this vehicl e before riding it.
Whether y ou are a new user or an experienced rider, it is important for your personal safety as well as passenger s a fety that you k now the controls and fea tures
of this vehicle. Equa lly important is knowing how to properly ride.
Irrespective of your a ge, experience or state regulations, it is a lw a ys prudent for
you or any other person who may ride y our vehicle, to take an approved safe
riding co urs e. Please check with your dealer or local a uthorities for availability
in your area. If you are a completely new rider, this should be done before your
first ride. Your instruc tor should be able to provide advice on local conditions and
safe riding practices particular to the area.
Riding c onditions vary from place to plac e. Each is subjec t to weathe r conditions
which may radically change from time to t ime and from sea so n to sea son.
Riding on sand is different than riding o n snow or through forests or marshes.
Each loca t ion may require a greater degree of awar enes s an d skill m a y not be
suitable with a passenger. Show good judgement. Al ways proceed with caution.
Please do not take any unnec es s ary risks t ha t c ould leave you or y our passenger
stranded or poss ibl y injured.
The contents of this Operator’s Guide provide riding informa tion which has be en
proven reliable by other users. They are not intended as a definitive means of
avoiding accidents. How y ou apply this information, coupled with your mental
and physical condition, the particular terrain hazard and your risk acceptance level
will hav e an effec t on your riding experience. Have fun... and ride responsibly.
This Operator’s Guide has been prepared to acquaint the owner/ opera tor of a
new vehi cle with the various vehicle c ontrols, maintenanc e and safe operating
instructions. They are indispens a ble for the p roper use of the product.
We would be pleased to receive any comments on the content and form a t o f this
Operator’s Guide, the SAFETY VIDEO or ON-PRODUCT WARNINGS LABELS.
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORM ATION
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
THIS VEHICLE IS N OT A TOY AND
CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPE RATE.
This vehicle h an dles differently from
other vehicles including motorcycles
and cars.A collision or rollover can
occur qui ckly, even during routine m a neuvers s uc h a s turning and driving on
hills or over obstacles, i f you fail to take
proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions:
Read this Opera tor’s Guide and all
on-product warning labels carefully and follow the operating procedures desc ribed. Watch and pay attention to the SAFETY VIDEO before operation.
Never operate this vehi cle without
proper instruction.Takeatrain-ing course.All operators should
receive training froma certified
instructor.Contact an authorized
Can-Am dealer for more informations.
USA and Canada Only:to find
out a bout available training course
nearest you, call the S pec ialty Vehicle Institute of A m erica (SVIA) at
1 800 877–2887 or in Canada, the
Canada safety Council (CSC) at 1
(613) 739–1535 ext. 227.
Always follow this a ge recommen-
dation:
– A chil d under 6 years old should
never op era te an ATV with engine
size 50 cc or greater.
– A child under 12 years old s hould
never op era te an ATV with engine
size 70 cc or greater.
Never allow a child under age 16 to
operate a category “Y” (youth m odel) ATV without adult supervision,
and never a llow continued us e of an
ATV by a child if he does not hav e
the a bilities to operate it safely.
Never carry a passenger on this ve-
hicle.
Never operate this vehi cle on any
pavedsurfaces,includingsidewalks, d riveways, parking lots and
streets.
Never operate this vehi cle on any
public s treet, road or highwa y, even
a dirt or gravel one.
Never take place on this vehicle
without wearing an approved helmet that fits properly.You should
also wear eye protection (goggles
or face shield), gloves, boots, long
sleeved shi rt or jacket, and long
pants.
Never c ons um e alcohol or drugs be-
fore or while riding this vehicle.
Never operate at excessive speeds .
Always go a t a spee d that is proper for the terrain, visibility, and operating conditions, and your experience.
Never attempt w heeli es , jumps, or
other stunts.
Always inspect your vehicle each
time you use it to make sure it is in
safe operating condition.Always
follow the inspection and maintenance proced ures and schedules
described in this Operator’s Gu ide.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars a nd both feet on the
footpegs of the vehicle during operation.
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Always go slowly and be extra
careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain.Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when
operating this vehicle.
Neveroperateonexcessively
rough, slippery or loose terrain until you ha v e le arn ed and prac ticed
the skills necessary to control this
vehicle on such terrain. Always be
especially c a utious on these kinds
of terrain.
Always follow proper procedures
for turning as described further in
thisOperator’sGuide.Practice
turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at ex cessive speed.
Never operate thi s vehicle on hills
too steep for the vehicle or for your
abilities.Practice on smaller hills
before a ttem pting larger hills.
Always follow proper procedures
forclimbinghillsasdescribed
further in this Operator’s Guide.
Check the terrain carefull y before
you start up any hill. Never climb
hills with excessivel y slippery or
loose surfaces.Shift your weight
forward.Neveropen thethrottle suddenly or make sudden gear
changes. Nev er go over the top of
any hill at high speed.
Always follow proper procedures
for going do wn hills and for braking on hil ls as described further in
this Operator’s Guide.Ch ec k the
terrain carefull y before you start
down any hill.Shift your weight
backward. N ever go down a hill at
high speed.Avoid going down a
hill at an angle that would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
Go straight down the hill where
possible.
Always follow proper procedures
for crossing the side of a hill as
described further in this Operator’s
Guide. Avoid hills with excessively
slippery or loose surface s.Shift
your weight to the uphill side of
the vehicle. Never attempt to turn
the vehicle around on any hill until you ha v e mastered the turning
technique described in this Operator’s Guide on level ground. Avoid
crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.
Always use proper procedures if
you stall or roll backwards when
climbing a hill.To avoid stalling,
use proper gea r and maintain a
steady speed when climbing a hill.
If you stall or roll backwards, follow
the special procedure f or braking
described in this Operator’s G uide.
Dismount on the uphill side or to a
side if pointed straight uphill. Turn
the vehicle around an d remount,
following the procedure described
further in this Operator’s Guide.
Always check for obstacl es before
operating in a new area. Never attempt to operate over large o bstacles, such as large rocks or fallen
trees. Always follow proper procedures when operating over obstacles as described further in thi s Operator’s Guide.
Always be careful when skidding
or sliding.Learn to safely control
skidding or sliding by practicing at
low speeds and on level smo oth
terrain. On extremely slippery s urfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be
very cautious in order to reduce the
chance of skidding out of control.
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Never operate this vehicle in fast
flowing water or in water deeper
than that specified in this Operator’s Guide.R emember that w et
brakes may have reduced stopping
ability. Test your brak es after leaving water. If necessary, apply them
several times to let friction dry out
the pads.
Always use the size and type tires
specified further in this Operator’s
Guide. Alwa ys maintain proper tire
pressure as described further in this
Operator’s Guide.
Never load a youth model vehicle.
FORMOREINFORMATION
ABOUT ATV SAFETY, contact an
authorized Can-Am dealer to find
out about available training courses
nearest you.
USA and Canada Only: call the
Specialty Vehic le Institute of America (SVIA) at 1 800 877-2887 or i n
Canada, the Canada safety Council
(CSC) at 1 (613) 739-1535 ext. 227.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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OPERATION WARNINGS
While reading this Operator’s Guide, remember that:
Indicates a potential hazard that, if n ot avoided, could res ult in s erious injury or
death.
The following warning and their format have been requested b y the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission and are required to be in the Operator’s
Guide for all ATVs.
NOTE: The following illustrat ions ar e general repres ent a tions only. Your m odel
may differ.
WARNING
WARNING
V00A0AQ
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this vehicle without proper instruction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator does not know
how to operate this vehicle properly in different situations and on different
types of terrain.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Beginning and inexperienced operators should complete a training course.
They s hould then regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the
operating techniques described in this Operator’s Guide.
For more information about the training course, contact an authorized CanAm dealer.
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V00A19Q
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to follow the age recommendations for this vehicle.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Use by children of ATVs that are not recommended for their age can lead
to severe injury or death of the child.
Even though a child may be within the age group for which this vehicle is
recommended, he may not have the skills, abilities, or judgment needed
to operate thi s vehicle safely and may be involved in a serious accident.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
A child u nder 6 years old should never operate an ATV.
The DS90 i s designed for children 12 years old and above.
No one under 16 should operate a category “Y” (youth m odel) ATV without
adult supervi s io n.
Adults should never allow c ontinued u se of the vehicle by a chil d if he do es
not the abilities, strength or judgement to operate it safely.
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WARNING
V00A02Q
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Carrying a passenger on this vehicle.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Greatly reduces your ability to balance and control this vehicle.
Could cause an accident, resulting in harm to you and/or your passenger.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Never carry passenger. Even wi th a long seat that provides unrestricted
operator movement, it is not designed nor intended to carry passenger(s).
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WARNING
V00A03Q
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this vehicle on paved surfaces .
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The tires are designed for off-road use only, not fo r u s e on p avement.
Paved su rfac es may serio usly affect handling and con trol of this veh icle,
and may cause the vehicle to go out of control.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Never operate this v ehi c le on any paved surface s, including sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots and streets.
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WARNING
V00A04Q
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this v ehicle on public streets, roads or highways.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You c an collide with another vehicle.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Never operate th is vehicle on any public street, road or highway, even a
dirt or gravel one. In many states or provinces it is illegal to operate this
vehicle on public streets, roads or highways.
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WARNING
V00A06Q
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet, eye protecti on
and protective clothing.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The following items concern all ATV's operator:
– riding w ithout an approved helmet increases the chances of a severe
head injury or d eath in the event of an accident
– riding without eye protection can result in an accident and increases
the chances of a severe injury in the event of an accident
– riding wi t hout protective clothi ng increases the chances of severe in -
jury in the event of an accident.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Always wear an approved helmet that fits p roperly. You should also wear:
– eye protection (goggles or face shield)
– gloves and boots,
– Iong sleeved shirt or jacket
–Iongpants.
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WARNING
V00A07Q
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding this vehicle after consuming alcohol or drugs.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could seriously affect your judgment.
Could cause you to rea ct m ore slowly.
Could affect your balance and perception.
Could result in an accident or death.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Never c onsume alcohol or drugs before or while riding this vehicle.
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WARNING
V00A08Q
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this vehicle at excessive spee ds.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Increases you r c hances of losing control of the vehicle, which can result in
an accident .
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Always travel at a speed which is proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
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WARNING
V00A09Q
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Attempting wheelies, jumps and other stunts.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Increases the chance of an accident, including an overturn.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Never attempt stunts, such as wheelies o r jumps. D o not try to show o ff.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to i nspect the vehicle before operating.
Failur e to properly maintain the vehicle.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Increases the poss i bility of an acc ident or equipment damage.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Always inspect yo ur vehicle each ti me you use i t to make sure the vehicle
is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules
described further in this Operator’s Guide.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding on frozen waterways.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Severe in ju ry or d eath can result if the vehicle and/or operator break
through the ice.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Never ride this vehicle on a frozen surface before you are sure the ice is
thick enough and sound enough to support the vehicle and its load, as
well as the force that is created by a moving vehicle.
WARNING
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WARNING
V00A0BQ
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Removing hands from handlebar or feet from the footrests during operation.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your abili ty to control the
vehicle or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off the vehicle.
If you remove a foot from the footrests, your foot or leg may come into
contact w ith the rear w heel s, which could injure you or cause an accident.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Always keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the footrests
during vehicle operation.
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WARNING
V00A0CQ
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to use extra c are when operating th is vehicle on unfamiliar terrain.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You can come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or holes, without en ough time
to react.
Could result in the vehicle overturning or loss of control.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
Always be alert to changing terrain cond itions when operati ng the vehicle.
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V00A0DQ
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to use extra c are when operating on excessi vel y rough, slippery or
loose terrain.
WARNING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of traction or vehicle control, which could result in an
accident, including an overturn.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you
have learned and practiced the skills necessary to control this vehicle on
such terrain.
Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.
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WARNING
V00A0EQ
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Turning improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Vehicle could go out of control, causing a collision or overturn.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Always follow proper procedures for turning as described further in this
Operator’s Guide. Practice turning at low speed s before attempting to turn
at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.
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WARNING
V00A0QQ
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle can overturn more easily on extremely steep hill s than on level
surfaces or sm al l hills.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Never operate this vehic le o n hills too steep for the ve hicle or fo r you r abilities.
Practice on smaller h ills before atte mpting larger hills.
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WARNING
V00A0FQ
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Climbing hills improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause vehicle to overturn.
HOW T O AV OID THE H AZ ARD
Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described further in
this Operator’s Guide.
Always check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose sur fa ce s.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. The ve-
hicle could flip over backwards.
Never go over the top of any hill at high s peed. An obstacl e, a sharp drop,
or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill.
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