Craftsman 917387270 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

5.5 HORSEPOWER

20" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387270

o Safety
o Assembly
° Operation

° Maintenance
° EspaSol

° Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13

Assembly 4 Storage 14
Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 32
Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN: POWER MOWER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship°

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase°

This Warranty does not cover:
° Expendable items which become worn dudng normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, be_ts,air c}eaners and spark plugo

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies on}y while
this product is in use in the United States.
This Warranty gives you sRecific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state. '_
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/8t7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully°
Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower
properly_ Leam how to quickly stop

mower_

- Do not allow children to use your mower.

Never allow adults to use mower without
proper instnlctions.

o Keep the area of operation dear of all

persons, especially small children and
pets.

o Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this manual.

° Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner_
Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

• Do not use accessory attachments that
are not recommended by the manufac-

,,i.

turer_ Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

° The blade turns when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,

wires,t_ones, and other foreign objects_
These objects will be thrown by the blade

andcan cause severe injury°

o Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields when starting and while using
your mower.

• Dress properly. Do not operate mower
when barefoot or weadng open sandals_

Wear only solid shoes with good traction
when mowing.

° Check fuel tank before starting engine.

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engine is running or when the engine is

2

hoLAllowtheenginetocoo!forseveral
minutesbeforefiltingthegastank..Clean
offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe
engine.

° Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower.Never
attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running°

. Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light.

OPERATION:

• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower

and the area being cut. Do not let other
interests distract you.

° Do not mow wet or slippery grass'._Never

run while operating your mower. Always
be sure of your footing -- keep a firm

hold on the handles and walk.

° Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts, Keep clear of the discharge
opening at alttimes.

° Always stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walks; roads,

and any gravel--covered areas.

° Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating it.

° Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent accidental starting°

- Do not continue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restarting and operating you
mower,

- Donot change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine_ Engine damage or
personal injury may resu[to

° Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally_ Excessive vibration is an
indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required°

o Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

° Never cut grass by pulling the mower

towards you, Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down or you might
lose your footing, Do not mow exces-

sively steep slopes. Use caution when

operating the mower on uneven terrain
or when changing directions -- maintain

good footing,

• Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety devices in place..

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

° Check the blade and the engine mount-

ing bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

° Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition.

• Keep all safety devices in place and
working..

° To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil

• Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tion and wear and replace worn bags.

Use only replacementbags that are
recommended by and compty with
specifications of the manufacturer of your

mower_

° Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

° Allowengine to coosbefore storing in any

enclosure_

. Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or an ignition source such

as ahot water heater, space heater,
clothes dryer, etc.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it

cannot contact spark plug in order to
prevent accidental starting when

setting up, transporting, adjusting or

making repairs,.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm°

3

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthis

lawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso
availableatmostSearsretailoutletsand

servicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalso

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

order repair parts for you, when you provide
the model number of your lawn mower.

Some of these accessories may not apply

toyour fawn mower,,

. FOR,REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KIT S .............................

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

GRASS CATCHERS

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADF.-_ ENGINF. OIL

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

IMPORTANT: Thfs cutting machine is
capable of amput_.ting hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety ir_structions could result in

serious injury or death.,
Safety standards require operator pres-

ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.
Your unit is equipped with such controls.

Do not attempt to defeat the function of the
operator presence controls under any

circumstances.

Read these instructionsand this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower. Your new
lawn mower has been assembled at the

factory with the exception of those parts left

unassembled for shipping purposes. All
parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

AIR RLTERS

necessary to complete the assembly have
been piaced intheparts bag°To ensure

safe and proper operation of your lawn
mower, all partsand hardware you as-

semble must be tightened securely. Use the
correct tools as necessaryto ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

• Remove loose parts includedwith

mower,

• Cut down two end comers of carton and
lay end panel down flato

o Remove al! packing materials except

padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holdingoperator

presence control bar to upper hand_e.

• Roll lawn mower out of carton and check
carton thoroughly for additional loose

parts°

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

4

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so
as not to pinch or damage controlcables.

• Raise handtes untillowerhandle section

locks into place in mowing position.

• Remove protective padding, raise upper
handte section intoplace on lower

handles and tighten both handle knobs,,

= Remove handle padding holding

operator presence control bar to upper
handle°

o Your lawn mower handle can be

adjusted for your mowing comfo_ Refer
to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and

Adjustment section of this manual

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher,, To convert to bagging

or discharging:
o Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plug in a sate place

= You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector.

° To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug intodischarge opening of

mower°

Mutcherplug

CAUTION= Do not run your lawn
mower without mulcher plug in place

or approved clipping deflector or grass
catcher in place. Never'attempt'to

operate the lawn mower with the rear
door removed or pl'opped open.,

KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER
READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURLAWN

MOWER°Compa_retheillustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe

Iocatio,n,,,o,f,variousco,£trols,,,andadjustments.Savethismanualforfuturereference.............

These symbolsmayappearonyourlawn mowerorin literaturesuppliedwiththe

producLLearnand understandtheirmeaning,

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEPHANDS

OR WARNINQ ON OFF AND FEE"TAWAY

Operator presence control bar

Starter Engine zone controlcable

Handle

Grass catcher

Air filter

MulcherpTug

En_

with dipstick

Lawn mower housing

Wheeladjuster

(oneachwheel)

MEETS CPSC SAF_ REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards ofthe American

NationalStandards Instituteand the U,S,,Consumer Product SafetyCommissioE: The blade
turns when the engineis running.

Operator Presence Control Bar- must be
helddown tothe handietostart the engineo

Releasetostopthe engine.
Primer- pumpsadditionalfuel from the

StarterHandle-usedforstartingtheengine,
MulcherPlug-locatedatthedischarge
openingmustberemovedwhenconvertingto
baggingordischargingoperation.

carburetorto the cylinderfor use whenstarting

a coldengine.

The operationof any lawn mowercan result in

foreignobjects thrown into the eyes. which can
resultin severe eye damage_ Alwayswear
safetyglasses oreye shields while operating
your lawnmower orperforming any adjust-

ments or repairs, We recommenda wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance+ Speed is not

adjustable,

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulationsrequire

an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk

of blade contact injury.Do not under any

circumstances attempt to defeat the
function of the operator contro!,,The blade

turns when the engine is running,,
° Your lawn mower isequipped with an

operator presence control bar which

requiresthe operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to startand

operatethe lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

= Raise wheels for tow cutand lowerwheels

forhigh cut°

. Adjust cutting height to suit yourrequire-

ments+Mediumpositionisbest for most
lawns+

- Tochangecuttingheight,squeeze adjuster
levertowardwheel Movewheel upor down

tosuityourrequirements Be sure all wheels
are inthesame setting,

NOTE: Adjuster is properlypositionedwhen
platetab insertsinto hole in tever.Also. 9-

positionadjusters(ifso equipped)allow lever
tobe positionedbetween +.heplatetabs°

LowerWheelsfor High Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

• Close theflip lid. Flip lid must be closed
while operating lawn mower.

°Uft the reardoor onthe mower housingand

place the grass catcher frame onto the
formedtabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

• The grass catcher issecured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

CAUTION; Do not runyour lawnmower
withoutdipping deflectoror approvedgrass
catcher in place, Never attempt to operate the

lawnmower withthe rear door removed or
proppedopen,

Hinge

bracket

Formed
tabs

Grass catcher

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

• To remove grasscatcher, releaseoperator
presence control+barto stop engine,

= uft up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle,

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

itwill cause unnecessarywear,,

RaiseWheelsfor LowCut

_ Lever

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL
Yourlawnmower is shipped withoutoitinthe

engine.
' Be suremower isleveland areaaroundoil

fillisclean.

• Remove engineoilcapwidipsI_ckandfillto

the full Iineonthedipstick..

• Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade ofoil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilitiessectionof thismanual.

• Pouro11slowly.Do not overfit!.

• Check oil level before each use.Add oiIif
needed FIllto full line on dipstick.

• To read proper level,tighten engine oilcap

eachtime.

• Reinstallengine oilcap and tighten.

• Change the oil afterevery 25 hours of
operationor-each season. You mayneed
to change the oilmore often under dusty,

dirtycondWons.

GAS

• Fitlfueltank. Use fresh,dean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of87

octane. Do not mix oilwith gasoline..
Purchasefuel in quantities thatcan be used

within 30 days to assure fuelfreshness.
WARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (cafl_d 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. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system Shouldbe
emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer, Drain the fuel tank, start the engine
and let it run unti! fuef tines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fueI next season,
See Storage instructions for additionaI
information. Never use engine or carbure-

tor cleaner products in fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur,

TO START ENGINE

• To starta cotd engine, push primer five(5)

times before t_ng to start. Use a firmpush.
This step isnot usually necessary when

starting an engine Whichhas already runfor
a few minutes.

• Hotdoperator presencecontrol bardown to
the handle and puUstarter handle qui_Jy.

Do not allowstarter rope to snap back.

• To stopengine, retease operator presence
control bar.

NOTE: tn coolerweather it may be necessary
torepeat p_mingsteps. In warmer weather
over priming may cause floodingand engine
will not start.If youdo flood engine, waita few
minutes before attempting to start and do not

repeatprimingsteps_

MOWING TIPS

• Under certain conditions,such as verytall
grass, itmay be necessary to raise the

heightof cut to reduce pushing effort and to
keepfrom overloadingthe engine and
leavingdumps of grass cfippings..

- For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut and raise the rearofthelawn

mower housing one (1)wheel adjuster
settinghigher than the front for better

dischargeof grass.

,, When using a reardischarge lawn mower in

moist,heavy grass,ctumps of cutgrass
may not enter the grasscatcher. Reduce

ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run
the lawn mower over thearea a second
time,

• If a trailof grass clippingsis left on the fight

side ofa rear'discharge lawn mower, mow

ina clockwise direction with a small overlap
tocoltect the clippings on the next pass.

- Keep top of engine around starterclear and

dean of grass clippings and chaff. This will
help engine air flow andextend engine tire.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become

titledwithdirt and dust wiLhuse and
catchers will collect lessgrass. To prevent
this, regularlyhose catchersoffwith water'
and let dry before using

MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and
trash. Clean underside of mower housing
after each use. See "Cleaning" in

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section
of this manual.

• The special mulching bladewi!l recurthe
grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that asthey fallonto the

lawnthey will disperse into the grass and
not be noticed. Also, the mulchedgrasswill

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulch withyourhighest

engine (blade) speed asthiswiltprogidethe
best recutting action of the blades°

• Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it iswet.Wet

grasstends toform clumps and interferes

with the mulching action_The best time to

mow your lawn isthe early aftemoonoAt this

time the grass has dried and the newly cut

area will not be exposed to the directsun

° For best results, adjustthe lawn mower

cutting height sothatthe lawn mower cuts
off only the top one-third of the grassblades.,

Ifthe lawn isovergrown it wiltbe necessary

to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overloading the
engine and leaving clumpsof mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduceyourwidth ofcut, mowslowly and
raisethe rear ofthe lawn mower onewheel

adjuster setting higherthan the front°

, Certain types of grass and grassconditions

may requirethat an area be mulched a
second time to completely hide the

clippings,When doinga second cut, mow
acrossor perpendicular to the firstcut path.

, Change your cuttingpattern from week to

week. Mow north to south one week then
change to east to west the next week°This

will help prevent mattingand gran_ngofthe
lawno

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyonthislawnmowerdoes not

coveritemsthat havebeen subjectedto

operatorabuse or'negligence.Toreceive fuil

value from the warranty;,operator must

maintainmower as instructedin this manual
Some adjustmentswill need to be made

periodicallyto properly maintainyour unit.
A_Iadjustmentsin the Service andAdjustments
sectionofthis mendel should be checked at
leastonceeach season.

, Once ayear, replacethe spark plug, replace

air lifterelemenFandcheck blade fat wear. A
new sl_arkplugand clearVnewairfifter

elementassures proper air-fuelmixture and
helps your engine runbetterand last longer.

• Fotiow the maintenanceschedule in this
manual

BEFORE EACH USE

• Checkengine oil level

• Checkforloose fasteners_
LUBRICATION

Keep unitwellIubdcated(See"LUBRICATION

CHART=)_

iv'

v'

V',

I

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel

adjusters

(_) Brake spring

bracket

ne oil

(_) Rear

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) _"_;AE30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel beadngs_ Viscous lubricants will

attract dust and dirt titat wii! shorten the
lifeof the serf lubricating beadngs_ If you

feel they must be lubricated, use only a
dry',powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly

(_) Handte bracket

door
hinge mountingpin

ENGINE- CUSTOMER

RESPONSIB/UTIESSECTION..

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PRODUCT SPECIRCATnONS

MODEL NUMBER 917.387270

SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE

HORSEPOWER:

DISPLACEMENT:
GASOLINE CAPACITY! TYPE:

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):

OiL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION J19LM

VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: -004 - °008

SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: .0125 IN.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decat attached to the rear of the

lawn mower housingRecord both sedal number and date of purchase in space
provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety ruleswhen performing
any maintenance,

TIRES

• Keep tires freeof gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber,

° Avoid stumps, stones, deepruts,sharp

objectsand other hazardsthat may cause
tire damage.

BLADE CARE
For best results,mower blade must be kept

sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades_
TO REMOVE BLADE

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug

andplace v'_rewhereitcannot come in
contactwith spark ptugo

- "rumlawn mower on its side. Make sure air

filterand carburetor are up.

- Usea woodblock betweenblade and

mower housing to preventblade from
tumingwhenremovingbtade bolt.

• Protect yourhands with gloves and/orwrap
bladew_hheavy dot,h.

- Remove blade boltby turningcounter-
clockwise.Use a 9/16" box or open-end
wrench.

• Remove blade and attachinghardware

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and
check the key insidehub ofblade adapter.

The key mustbe in good condition to work
properly, Replace adapter if damaged_

TO REPLACE BLADE
o Pos_on the blade adapter on the engine

- Pos_on bladeon theblade adapter

° Be surethetrailing edge ls up toward the

° tnstatlthe blade bolt withthe lockwasher

° Use block of woodbetweenblade and

° The recommended tightening torque is35-

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.

1t

5.5
11o5CU_ IN,

1.5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32_F)
20 OZSo

EXHAUST: .004 _.008

(bolt,lock washerand hardenedwashe D ,

crankshaft, Besure key inadapter and
keyway in crankshaftare aligned.

aEigningthe two (2)holes in the blade with
the raised lugson theadapter**

engine.
and hardened.washerinto blade adapter

andcrankshaft,,

lawn mower housingand tighten the blade
bolt, turning cEockwise.

40"it. Ibs_

NOTE: We do notrecommend sharpening
blade- but if you do, be sure theblade is

balanced

TO SHARPEN BLADE o
Care shouldbe takento keepthe blade

balanced.An unbalanced btadeWillcause
eventual damage to lawn mower or engine°

o The bladecan be sharpened with a file or

on a gdndingwheel. Do not attempt to
sharpenwhile on the mower'.

= To check blade balance, d_e a nailinto a

beam or wall Leave about one inchof the
straightnail exposed, Place center hole of

bladeover the head of the nail. If blade is
balanced,it should remain in ahorizontal

position ifeither end ofthe blade moves
downward, sharpen the heavy end until the
bladeis balanced.

GRASS CATCHER
* The grasscatcher may be hosed with

water, but must be dry when used,

o Check your grass catcher often for damage

or deterioration Through normal use itwill
wear°Ifcatcher needs replacing, replace

onlywitha manufacturer approved
replacementcatcher Give the lawn mower

modelnumber when ordering,

Blade Crankshaft
adaptor ,_ f___ >ay

B,ade_ Key.,__

Bolt "/ _ _ " "Cra

washer Trailing adaptor

ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use onlyhigh quality detergent oil rated

withAPI service classificationSF, SH or
SG. Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade
according to your expected operating
temperature°

\'\Z,o

edge

NOTE: Nthough multi--viscosity oils
(5W30,t0W30 etc,)improvestarting in

coldweather,thesemulti_viscosity oils
willresultinincreasedoilconsumption

whenusedabove32°F_Checkyour
engineoillevel morefrequentlyto avoid

possibleenginedamagefrom runninglow

on oil,

Change the oil after every 25 hours ofopera-
tion or at least once ayear ifthe lawn mower

is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)

hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug

securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain
oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until
fuel tank is empty.

,, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug,

• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface,

• Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil

into a suitable container, Rock lawn
mower back and forth to remove any oil

trapped inside of engine

• Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower

• Fill engine with oil. Fil! only to the "FULU'

• Replace engine oil cap.

• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark

AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properlyand may

be damaged by using a dirty air filter,
Replace the air filter every year; more
often if you mow In very dusty, dirty

conditions. Do not wash air filter,
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
° Remove the air filter cover by turning

• Remove filter from inside of cover.

• Clean the inside of the cover and the

t

and on slde of engine_
line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER

FILL.

plug,

Container

counterclockwise to the stop and pull

away from coUar.

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