Cub Cadet C470 User Manual
Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
4x4 Utility Vehicle — Model Series C460
4x2 Utility Vehicle — Model Series C470
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California 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 engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-02244B
2/2/2007
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new utility vehicle. It will help you operate
and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Know Your Utility Vehicle ................................... 8
Operating Your Utility Vehicle .......................... 12
Servicing Your Utility Vehicle ........................... 16
Service Chart .................................................... 22
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFORE YOU START OPERATING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT...
please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the
information to the sample model plate provided to the right.
You can locate the model plate on the vehicle under the
operator’s seat. Flip the seat forward to view model plate. This
information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web
site and/or to obtain help from the Customer Dealer Referral
Line or an authorized service dealer.
Accessories ...................................................... 22
Specifications ................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ................................................ 24
Commercial Warranty ....................................... 27
Residential Warranty ........................................ 28
Model Number:_________________________
Serial Number:_________________________
CUB CADET LLC
www.cubcadet.com
DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684
P. O. BOX
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
361131
Customer Support
For Customer Support please contact the dealer from which the unit was purchased,
or use one of the methods below to find a service dealer nearest you.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this
unit, contact the dealer from which you purchased this vehicle. To find a Cub Cadet Dealer nearest you choose from the
options below:
1. Visit
2. Phone our dealer locator number toll free at 1-877-282-8684.
3. The
www.cubcadet.com to search for a service dealer nearest you using your zip code. You will also find many
useful suggestions and tips.
engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately
with your unit, for more information.
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WARNI N G
To Avo id An Ac cid ent And Inj ury
• Do not tow more than 1300 Lb. rolling weight (i.e., trailer plus cargo).
• Sp read load even ly. Never exceed 15 0 lb. tong ue weig ht.
• G o s l o w a n d u s e extr a c a r e w h e n towi n g . A l l o w f o r
i n c r e a s e d brakin g d i s t a n c e .
• D o n o t t o w h e a vy loa d s o n s l o p e s o ver a 5 º i n c l i n e .
RIDERS CAN
F
ALL OFF AND BE
SERIOUS
LY
INJURED OR KILLED
• Only one person in each seat.
• No riders in the cargo box or anywhere other
than seats
.
• Always wear the seat belt when operating the
utility vehicle equipped with a OPS. Howev
e
r,
if the OPS is not present or has been removed,
the seat belt must not be used.
W
ARN I NG
MAX 15º
W
AR NI NG
•
This is an off-road utility vehicle. Do not operate
on public
highways. It handles and maneuvers
differently than a normal
passenger ca
r.
Sharp,
high speed turns or abrupt maneuvers
can cause vehicle to roll over or go out of control.
• H
andling and maneuvering characteristics of vehicle change
depending upon cargo load.
Heavy loads will affect steering, braking, stability and overall
handling of vehicle.
•
Read and understand operator's manual before operating vehicle.
• Only one person in each seat. No other riders permitted.
• Always wear the seat belt when operating the utility vehicle
equipped with a OPS. Howeve
r,
if the OPS is not present
or has been removed, the seat belt must not be used.
• Keep hands and feet inside vehicle during operation.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15º.
• Drive slowly when turning, on rough ground, or car
r
ying
a cargo load.
• Spread load evenly in cargo box. Do not exceed
load capacity specified on cargo box label.
• Secure load to prevent movement.
F
ALLING OFF OR ROLLOVER
M
AY
CAUSE SERIOUS INJU
RY
OR DE
AT
H
MAX 15º
TO OPERATE BED LATCH
LA TC H LO CA TI ON
W A R N I N G
• Always re-latch cargo box latch upon
manually lowering cargo box.
• Do not operate or load vehicle with
cargo box latch unlatched.
• Read and understand operator's manual for
lifting, loading and unloading instructions.
• Stop vehicle on level ground and set
parking brake before operating lift.
• When using optional electric lift stay in
seat and keep hands away from cargo box.
AVOI D I NJURY W HEN USI NG C ARG O BO X LIFT
• PULL LEVER UP TO
RELEASE LATCH.
• LIFT BED UP.
• ALWAYS CHECK TO SEE
BED IS LATCHED BEFORE
OPERATION OF VEHICLE.
• WHEN LOWERING
BED KEEP FINGERS
CLEAR OF LATCH
AND BED.
CARGO BOX LOAD CAPACITY: MAX 900 Lb.
• No riders in cargo box or
anywhere other than seats.
• Avoid Injury From Explosion.
Do Not Place Gas Container
Inside Cargo Box When Fueling.
WA R N ING
• Spread load evenly. Secure load to prevent movement.
• Go slow. Avoid sudden starts and stops which could cause load to shift.
• Do not load above height of this panel. Load could shift
forward injuring driver or passenger.
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Safety
Labels
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructions may result
in personal injury. When
you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
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Safe
Operation
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This vehicle is designed to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of vehicle, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which,
if not followed, could
endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instruc-
tions in this manual
before attempting to
operate or service
this vehicle. When
you see this symbol
- heed its warning.
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand and
follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the vehicle and in the manual before attempting to
operate or service. Keep this manual in a safe place
for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. This is an off-road utility vehicle and it should not
be operated on public highways. Know and comply
with all laws and regulations governing the use of
off-highway vehicles in your area.
3. This vehicle handles and maneuvers differently than
a normal passenger car. Sharp high speed turns and
abrupt maneuvers can cause vehicle to roll over or
go out of control. Slow down when turning and avoid
abrupt maneuvers.
4. Handling and maneuvering characteristics of vehicle
change depending upon cargo load. Heavy loads
affect steering, braking, stability, and overall handling
of vehicle.
5. Be familiar with all instructions and controls and their
proper operation before starting vehicle.
6. Never allow adults to operate this vehicle without
proper instruction.
7. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate
this vehicle. Children 16 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
8. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. This vehicle is not intended for use on any
public roadway.
9. Do not operate this vehicle while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
10. Never carry more than one passenger. This vehicle is
designed to carry the driver and one passenger only.
No riders are allowed in cargo box or anywhere else
on vehicle.
11. Keep all body parts (i.e. head, arms, hands, legs, feet)
inside vehicle when vehicle is in motion.
12. Always remain seated and keep both hands on the
steering wheel when driving the vehicle.
13. Sit on the center of the seat and keep both feet within
the foot platform perimeter. Clean foot platform if dirty
and remove any debris from around foot controls, e.g.
brake pedal.
14. Do not misuse the utility vehicle. It is an utility vehicle,
not a recreation vehicle or toy. Recreational riding can
lead to accidents, severe bodily injury or death.
15. Inspect area around vehicle before moving, especially
in reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and
behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over
accident. Keep bystanders out of area.
16. Avoid driving through water, since loss of control may
occur. Drive belt may slip if exposed to water thus
reducing vehicle pulling power and stopping vehicle
entirely.
17. Always use vehicle lights while operating in low light
situations.
18. Do not mount or leave vehicle while it is in motion or in
actual operation.
19. Avoid sudden starts, stops, or turns and always use a
level turn-around area.
20. Never leave vehicle unattended with the key in the
ignition. Always turn key to the “Stop” position, set the
parking brake and remove key.
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21. Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly
maintain it could result in decreased vehicle performance or personal injury.
22. Engine must be stopped when cleaning, servicing,
adjusting, repairing, or installing attachments on utility
vehicle.
23. After striking foreign objects, stop the unit and shut off
the engine. Inspect for damage and repair the damage
before restarting and operating equipment.
24. Do not start or operate vehicle in an inside area,
unless it is adequately ventilated. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide fumes, which are very
poisonous and can be deadly.
25. Do not change engine governor setting or over speed
the engine. The governor is set at the factory for safe
operating speed.
26. Assure safety interlock switch is adjusted correctly
so engine cannot be started unless gearshift is in the
neutral position.
27. Do not touch engine or muffler while engine is running
or soon after it is stopped. They will be hot and can
cause a burn.
28. Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to
make sure it is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures
and schedules described in this manual.
29. Use the operator protective structure (OPS) and seat
belt for safe operation. Overturning the utility vehicle
without a operator protective structure (OPS), or with
a operator protective structure (OPS) and the seat belt
unfastened, can result in death or injury.
30. Always use the seat belt, except if the operator protective structure (OPS) has been removed.
31. Check overhead clearance carefully before driving
under power lines, wires, bridges or low hanging tree
branches, before entering or leaving buildings, or in
any other situation where the operator and/or operator
protective structure (OPS) may be struck, which could
result in serious injury.
32. If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgement. Contact your
local service center or call toll free 1-877-282-8684 for
the name of your nearest service center.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
rollover accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. If a slope is steeper than a 15° incline, do not
operate this unit on that area. Exercise extreme caution
while operating on slopes.
DO:
1. Travel straight up and down slopes, not across.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
2. Travel slowly while on a slope. Always keep the
forward speed limited when going down slopes to
take advantage of the motor braking action.
3. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
4. Avoid slopes with slippery, loose, or bumpy surfaces
as they are especially hazardous.
5. Use extra care while carrying cargo. It may affect the
stability of the vehicle. Spread the load evenly or tie
down.
Do Not:
1. Do not travel near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The vehicle could suddenly turn over if a
wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
2. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Be especially cautious when changing
direction on slopes.
3. Do not turn sideways to the hill. The vehicle may roll
over. If you must turn, go slow and do so carefully
and gradually.
4. Do not carry cargo on steep slopes or tow loads.
Children
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the vehicle. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them. Avoid run over accidents.
a. Keep children out of the immediate area of the
vehicle and in watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
b. Be alert and turn the vehicle off if a child enters
the area.
c. Before and while backing, look behind and down
for small children.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which,
if not followed, could
endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instruc-
tions in this manual
before attempting to
operate or service
this vehicle. When
you see this symbol
- heed its warning.
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand and follow
the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
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2
Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which,
if not followed, could
endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instruc-
tions in this manual
before attempting to
operate or service
this vehicle. When
you see this symbol
- heed its warning.
d. Never carry small children, they may fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with safe vehicle
operation.
e. Use extreme care while approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
block your vision of a child who may run into the path
of the vehicle.
f. Remove key when vehicle is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
2. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate
this vehicle. Children 16 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
3. Do not let children ride in the cargo box, in the
driver’s or passenger’s lap or anywhere other than
the passenger seat. Never give small children a ride;
not even in the passenger seat. They may fall off.
Cargo Box Loading/Operation
1. Do not exceed vehicle’s Total Load Capacity rating
of 1,300 lb. This includes operator, passenger,
accessories, and cargo.
2. Do not exceed 900 lb. load in cargo box.
3. Spread load evenly and secure to prevent movement.
4. Do not load above height of cargo box front panel.
Load could shift forward and injure driver or passenger.
5. Avoid loads which exceed the physical dimensions
of cargo box.
6. Go slow. Heavy loads will affect steering, braking,
stability, and overall handling of the vehicle. Limit
loads to those that can be safely controlled.
7. Avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns which could
cause load to shift.
Cargo Box Lift
1. Stop vehicle on level ground and set Parking Brake
before raising cargo box.
2. On manual lift units, unload cargo box before raising
cargo box.
3. Do not operate vehicle with cargo box in raised
position.
4. Do not operate vehicle with cargo box latch unlatched.
Always re-latch upon manually lowering cargo box.
When using optional electric lift:
a. Stay in driver’s seat.
b. Keep body parts away from cargo box and keep all
bystanders away.
c. Do not allow rear wheels to hang over the edge of
a drop-off when raising cargo box. The load in the
cargo box may shift causing the vehicle to tip over
backwards.
Towing
1. Always use an approved hitch and hitch point provided
on the utility vehicle.
2. Do not tow more than 1300 lb. (454 kg) rolling weight
(i.e. trailer plus cargo).
3. Never load more than 150 lb. (45.5 kg) tongue weight
on tow bracket provided.
4. Go slow and use extra care when towing a trailer.
Allow for increased braking distance. Load trailer
properly.
5. Do not tow heavy loads on slopes greater than 5°
incline. When going downhill or turning, the extra
weight tends to push the tow vehicle and may cause
you to loose control (i.e. braking and steering ability
are reduced, towed equipment may jack-knife and
cause utility vehicle to overturn).
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand and
follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
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Safety Frame (OPS)
1. Your vehicle is equipped with a operator protective
structure (OPS) which must be maintained in a fully
functional condition. Use care when driving through
doorways or spaces with a low overhead.
a. Never modify the OPS in any way.
b. Never attempt to straighten or reweld any part
of the main frame or retaining brackets that
have been damaged. Doing so may weaken the
structure and endanger your safety.
c. Never secure any parts other than Cub Cadet
approved accessories on the main frame or
attach the safety frame with anything other than
the special fasteners specified.
d. Never attach ropes, chains, or cables to the OPS
for pulling purposes.
e. Although the OPS provides you the maximum
protection possible, never take unnecessary risks.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
c. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on
a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
f. Never fuel machine indoors.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine
is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½
inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for
fuel expansion.
i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the equipment. Move
unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting
the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep vehicle free of debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove
any fuel soaked debris.
l. Never store the vehicle or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as
on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which,
if not followed, could
endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instruc-
tions in this manual
before attempting to
operate or service
this vehicle. When
you see this symbol
- heed its warning.
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand and follow
the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
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Know Your Utility Vehicle
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the utility vehicle is observed from the operating position.
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Know
Your
Utility
Vehicle
IMPORTANT
Read the Engine
operator’s manual
before operating this
vehicle to familiarize
yourself with the engine
controls and adjustments.
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B
C
D
E
G
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I
J
K
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NOTE: Before operating your vehicle, follow
the starting instructions
in the Operating Section
and check tire pressure
per the recommendations in the Servicing
Section.
Figure 1
A Ignition Switch H 4x4 Switch (4x4 Only)
B Brake Pedal I 12 Volt Power Outlet
C Differential Lock Lever J Accelerator Pedal
D Parking Brake Lever K Adjustable Seat Lever
E Choke Knob L Shift Lever
F Auxiliary Light Switch (Limited M Cup Holders
Edition Only) N Seat Belts
G Warning Light Cluster O Fuel Tank
Read this operator’s manual, safety labels, and operating instructions on the vehicle before operating. Compare the
illustrations in this manual with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Reference to the right or left hand side of unit is observed from the operating position. Save this manual for future
reference.
IMPORTANT: Read the Engine operator’s manual before operating this vehicle to familiarize yourself with the engine
controls and adjustments.
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Accelerator Pedal
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The accelerator pedal is located on the right side of the
floor beneath the dash panel. Depressing the accelerator
pedal will move the vehicle in the direction selected on the
gearshift. As the pedal is depressed, speed will increase to
the maximum selected range. Releasing the pedal reduces
the speed, but does not stop the vehicle. The brake must
be applied to stop vehicle. See Figure 1.
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Know
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the left side of the floor
beneath the dash panel. Remove foot from accelerator
pedal apply pressure to the brake pedal evenly until
vehicle slows down and stops. See Figure 1.
Parking Brake Lever
The parking lever is located to the left of the driver’s seat.
It holds the brake in the engaged position for parking.
See Figure 1.
To engage the parking lever, place shift lever in Neutral,
and pull up on the parking brake lever. Parking brake
light on dash will come on to indicate parking brake is
engaged.
To release parking brake, push in on the parking brake
release button and down on the parking brake lever and
the parking brake latch will release.
NOTE: There is a buzzer which will become activated
(audible sound) when the parking brake is engaged and
the unit is not in Neutral.
Choke Knob
The choke knob is located to the left of the driver’s seat.
The choke is used when starting a cold engine. It richens
the fuel mixture for cold weather starting. See Figure 1.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center console
between the seats and has four positions,
FORWARD, LOW (4x4 Only), NEUTRAL,
and REVERSE. The brake pedal must be
depressed and the utility vehicle must not be in
motion when the moving shift lever.
NOTE: To shift into LOW, move the shift lever
from the neutral position towards the passenger
seat and then forward. (4x4 Only)
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing
so may result in serious damage to the utility
vehicle’s transmission.
* 4x4 Shift Lever Label Shown
Figure 2
Differential Lock Lever
The differential lock lever is located in the center console between the seats. When engaged, the differential
lever locks the differential so both drive wheels will pull
equally when rear wheels start to slip. See Figure 1.
Ignition Switch
WARNING: Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always set
parking brake, stop engine and
remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
The ignition switch is located to the right of the steering
wheel on the left side of the dash panel. To start the
engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the START position. Release the key into
the Run position once engine has fired. See Figure 1.
Refer to Starting The Engine in the Operation Section
of this manual for detailed starting instructions.
Warning Light Cluster
The warning light cluster is located in the middle of
the dash panel. See Figure 2. There are four warning
lights: alternator discharge light (Bat tery), parking
brake light, engine oil pressure light, and low fuel
light.
The engine oil pressure light activates when engine
has low oil pressure. The alternator discharge light will
indicate that the alternator is not charging. The low fuel
light activates when fuel is low in the tank. The parking
light indicates that the parking brake is engaged.
Your
Utility
Vehicle
WARNING
Never leave a running
machine unattended.
Always set parking
brake, stop engine
and remove key to
prevent unintended
starting.
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