Craftsman 247.116830 User manual

Operator's Manual
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21" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.116830
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all safety
rules and operating instructions.
•SAFETY
•ASSEMBLY
•OPERATION
•MAINTENANCE
•PARTS LIST
•ESPAIRIOL
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-07088C
(MarchXX,2013)

Warranty Statement ................................... 2
Safety Instructions .................................... 3
Assembly ............................................. 7
Operation ........................................... 10
Service and Maintenance ............................ 12
Off-Season Storage ................................... 17
Troubleshooting ..................................... 18
Parts List ............................................. 20
Engine Parts List ..................................... 24
Labels ............................................... 31
Repair Protection Agreement ......................... 35
Espa_ol .............................................. 36
Service Numbers ............................ Back Cover
CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Adefectiveproductwillreceivefree
repairorreplacementif repairisunavailable.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainfreerepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skid
shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoilfilter.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.
•Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.
•Tireorwheelreplacementorrepairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfromimpactingobjectsthat
bendtheframe,augershaft,etc.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto
usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedoroxidized(stale).ingeneral,fuelshouldbeusedwithin30days
ofitspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL60179
Engine Oil: SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity: 20 ounces
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Fuel Capacity: 2 quarts
Spark Plug: F6RTC
Spark Plug Gap: .020-.030"
© Sears Brands, LLC
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfand others.Readandfollow all instructionsinthismanual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,and certainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiatocausecancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
Thismachinewasbuilt tobeoperatedaccordingto thesafeoperation
practicesinthis manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsandinstructionsin
thismanualandonthe machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthemachineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Failuretodosocan
resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/orbystanders.Keepthismanualina
safeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.
Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethis machine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithoutproperinstruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing
patterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileit
isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatinginreverse.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoverorthrownbytheauger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donotwear
jewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecomeentangledin
movingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wkeextensioncordandreceptacleforallmachines
with electricstartengines.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clearsnow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor property damageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen gasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotorrunning.
Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillernecktoprovidespaceforfuelexpansion.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,spaceheater,clothes
dryeretc.).
Allowmachinetocoolatleast5 minutesbeforestoring.
Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwithaplastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Ifpossible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelit ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
onatrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION
Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,intheauger/impellerhousing
orchuteassembly.Contactwith therotatingpartscanamputatehandsand
feet.
Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassitsoperation.
Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonalinjury.
Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
Neveroperatewith amissingordamagedchuteassembly.Keepallsafety
devicesinplaceandworking.
Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.Keep
childrenaway.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.Stay
alertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.
Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjury
causedbyaricochet.
Preventpossiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjuryfromobjectricochetby
planningyoursnowthrowingpatternto avoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,cars,etc.
Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowattoofastof
arate.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirmholdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.
Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingornotinuse.
Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look
downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.
Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.
Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavetheoperating
position(behindthehandles).Waituntiltheauger/impellercomesto
acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany
adjustments,orinspections.
Neverputyourhandinthedischargeorcollectoropenings.Donotunclog
chuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineandremainbehind
handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer(e.g.
wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,thenpull
rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm
towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscouldresult.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwith therotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthemost
commoncauseofinjuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
a. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
b. Wait10secondsto besuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
MAINTENANCE &STORAGE
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthismanual.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversandstoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometoacomplete
stop.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto
preventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalstokeepthe
machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.
Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowearanddamage.
Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsandreplace
with originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe
PartspagesofthisOperator'sManual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!
Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisengage
properlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Refertotheadjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualforinstructions.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.toprotectthe
environment.
Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnowfrommachineand
preventfreezeupofauger/impeller.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasawaterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season
storage.
Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksorleaks.Replace
ifnecessary.
Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andtheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUsefulLife
ofseven(7)years,or60hoursofoperation.AttheendoftheAverageUseful
Lifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservicedealerto
ensurethatallmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnot
wornexcessively.Failuretodosocanresultinaccidents,injuriesordeath.
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DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinanyway.Tampering
with thegovernorsettingcanleadto arunawayengineandcauseittooperate
atunsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysettingofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywith CaliforniaandfederalEPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayincludethefollowing
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany).
Ira sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworking order
bytheoperator,intheStateofCaliforniathe aboveisrequiredbylaw (Section
4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapplyonfederal lands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethroughyournearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read,understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.
Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can causeserious personal injury.
WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and
muffler to cool before touching.
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.
SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!
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NOTE:Allreferencestotheleftorrightsideofthesnowthrowerarefromthe 3.
operator'sposition.Anyexceptionswill benoted.
Unpackingthe SnowThrower
1. Openthetopofthecarton.
2. Cutdownthecornersonthefrontofthecartonandfolddownthefrontside. f
3. Pullthesnowthroweroutofthecarton.Besurenottodamagethechute,or
anycablesattachedto thechute,whichisshippedundertheshroudonthe
backsideofthecarton.
Assembly
Positioningthe UpperHandle
1. Removethewingknobsandcarriageboltsfromthetopofthelowerhandle.
SeeFigure1.Itisnotnecessarytoremovetheshoulderscrewandflangelock
nutbelowthewingknobandcarriagebolt.
geBolts
WingKnob
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J
Figure1
Pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingposition.Besurenottopinchany
ofthecablesintheprocess.SeeFigure2.
Tightenthepreviouslyremovedhardwaretosecurethehandleinplace.See
Figure2.
Installing the Chute
I. PlacethechutehandleonthelowerchuteasshowninFigure3.Becertainthat
thehandleisalignedinthechannelonthechuteandthetabssnapintoplace.
hannel_
Figure3
2. Removethescrewsinthechutebase.SeeFigure4.
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Figure4

3. Alignthe holesinthechutebasewith theholesinthelowerchuteand Set-Up
securewith thepreviouslyremovedscrews.SeeFigure5.
FigureS
Installing the Recoil Starter Handle
1. Removetheeyeboltandhandleknobfromthe manualbag.
2. Placetheeyeboltandhandleknobontheupperhandleasshownin Figure6.
Donotfullytightenthehardwareuntilinstructedtodoso.
F..-.-RecoilStarterHandle
FuelRecommendations
Operatingthe enginewith EISorE8Sfuel, anoil/gasolinemixture, dirty
gasoline,orgasoline over 30 days old withoutfuel stabilizingadditive
mayresultindamagetoyourengine'scarburetor.Subsequentdamage
wouldnot becoveredunderthe manufacturer'swarranty.
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedtominimizecombustionchamber
deposits)with aminimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanol(EIO)
or 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasoline
mixtureordirty gasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DO
NOT use E15 or E85 gasoline.
Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.
Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnottospillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormayignite.
Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingtheengine.
Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinorbreathingofvapor.
Adding Fuel
X
Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor
while the engineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
other sourcesofignition.
Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof equipment movingparts. Donotusea
pressurizedstarting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.
Removethegascap,checkthefuellevelandaddfuelifnecessary.Fillthe
tankuntilthefuelreaches1/2"belowthebottomofthefiller necktoallow
forfuelexpansion.Becarefulnottooverfill.
Figure6
NOTE:Theopeningoftheeyeboltshouldfacetowardthebackofthesnow
thrower.
3. Slowlypulltherecoilstarterhandleuptowardstheeyebolt.
4. Sliptherecoilstarterropeintotheeyeboltfromthebacksideofthesnow
thrower.SeeFigure6.
5. Securelytightentheeyeboltandhandleknob.
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CheckingandAddingOU
Theengineisshippedwithout oil intheengine.Youmustfii[ the engine
with oil beforeoperating.Runningthe enginewith insufficientoil can
causeseriousenginedamageandvoidthe productwarranty.
I. Placethesnowthroweronaflat, levelsurface.
2. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.SeeFigure7.
3,
4.
5,
Figure7
Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdonotscrewitin.
Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntiloil
levelregistersbetweentheupperleverandlowerlevel.SeeFigure7.
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwith oil maycausesmoking,hardstarting,
orsparkplugfouling.
Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
NOTE:DONOTallowoilleveltofall belowtheloverlevelonthedipstick.
Doingsomayresultinequipmentmalfunctionsordamage.
NOTE:Tochangetheoilonyourengine,seethe MaintenanceSectionofthis
manual.
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GasCa
ChuteAssemNy_
Aug
Figure8
Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecomeacquainted Key
with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure8.
ChokeControl Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefully insertedinorderfor
theenginetostart.Removethekeywhenthesnowthroweris
notin use.
NOTE:Donotturnthekeyinanattempttostarttheengine.Doingsomay
causeit tobreak.
Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateoncarburetorandaidsinstarting
engine.ThechokeleverslidesbetweentheRUN1_ IandCHOKE_ positions.
Primer
Pressingthe primer,makingsuretocovertheventholewhen
pushing,forcesfueldirectlyintotheengine'scarburetortoaidin
cold-weatherstarting.
RecoilStarter Handle
Therecoilstarterhandleisusedtostarttheengine.
GasCap
Removethegascaptoaddfuel.
Muffler
Auger
Whenengaged,theaugerrotationdrawssnowintotheaugerhousingandthrows
it outthedischargechute.Rubberpaddlesontheaugeralsoaidin propellingthe
snowthrowerastheycomeincontactwiththe pavement.
AugerControl
Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandleisusedtoengageand
disengagedrivetotheauger.Squeezethecontrolhandleagainsttheupperhandle
toengagetheauger;releaseit todisengage.
ChuteAssembly
Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftorrightusingthecontrolhandle.Thepitchof
thedischargechutecontrolstheangleatwhichthesnowisthrown.Loosenthewing
knobonthesideofthedischargechutebeforepivotingthedischargechuteupwardor
downward.Retightentheknoboncethedesiredpositionhasbeenachieved.
Engineexhaustexitstheengineviathemuffler. MeetsANSISafetyStandards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)
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