Husky CRUISEMASTER Instructions for use

FOR ADULT TRICYCLES

Table of Contents
Introduction
Specifications
Component Guide
Safety Recommendations
Assembly Guide
Maintenance
Limited Warranty
Introduction
Cyclingcanbeahazardousacti
v
ity.Youare
responsibleforsaferidingandpropermaintenance
ofyourtricycle.Failuretoobservesafetyrulesand
warningsthroughoutthismanualmayresultin
propertydamage,personalinjury,ordeath.Please
followallwarningmessagesandinstructionsto
reduceriskofinjuryanddamage.
CongratulationsonyoupurchaseofyournewHuskytricycle.Youhave
purchasedatricyclethathasmanyfeaturesandqualities.Pleasetakea
fewminutesandreadthroughthismanualbeforeyourideyourtricycle
forthefirsttime.Learningaboutthistricycle,saferiding,and
maintenancewillreturnyearsofenjoymentandusefullife.
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Throughoutthismanual,thereareseveralsafetynotes,whichwe
recommendyoureadverycarefully.Ridingatricycleisasport,andlike
manysports,itinvolvestakingtheriskofinjuryanddamage.Sincemost
injuriesresultfromunsaferidingorlackofpropermaintenance,this
manualwillfocusonhelpingyoulearnaboutsaferidingandhowto
keepyourtricycleingoodridingcondition.
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ThismanualappliestoallHuskytricyclemodels.Whileeachmodelhas
itsuniquespecificationsanddifferences,therearemanycommon
featuresandcomponents.Wehaveorganizedthemanualby
componentandfunctionsandprovidedinformationandassembly
guidesthatarespecifictoeachmodel.
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Theperformanceandlifeofyourtricyclevarybasedonusage,riding
surfacecondition,environment,andwightofloadbeingcarried.
Correctassembly,regularmaintenance,inspection,andreplacementof
worn‐outcomponentswillnotonlyincreasetheusefullifeand
performance,itwillalsomakeyourtricyclesafertoride.
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SPECIFICATIONS CRUISEMASTERADULTTRICYCLE T‐320INDUSTRIALTRICYCLE
  FrameSize(TopofSeatTubetoCenterofCrank) 17" 19" WheelSize(WithTire) 24x1.75" 20x2.125" MinimumHeight(Groundtolowsaddleposition) 30" 32" MaximumHeight(Groundtohighsaddleposition) 38" 40" Length 74" 81" Width 28" 36" FrameMaterial Hi‐TensileSteel Hi‐TensileSteel&Cr‐Mo Fork SteelUnicrown SteelUnicrownDrumBrake Rim AlloySingle‐Wall SteelHDChrome‐Plated Spokes 14‐gaugeStainless 12‐gaugeUCP FrontHub Steelw/BallBearings AlloyDrumBrake
RearDriveHub Steelw/SealedBearings Steelw/SealedBearings RearFreewheelHub Steelw/SealedBearings Steelw/SealedBearings Brake‐Front V‐typeLinearPull DrumBrake
BrakeLever‐Front Alloyw/ParkingLock Alloyw/ParkingLock DriveSystem DualChainw/CoasterBrake DualChainw/CoasterBrake FrontChainRing 36‐ToothSteelCP 36‐Tooth4mmThickSteelCP RearAxle 15mmSteel 17mmSteel AxleBearing Sealed15x35mm 4PillowBlocks CrankandBearings 1‐PieceForgedw/9‐ballBearing 1‐PieceForgedw/12‐ballBearing Pedals PlatformStyleBlackResin PlatformStyleBlackAlloy Handlebar Mid‐RiseChrome‐PlatedSteel CityCruisingBlackSteel Saddle DualSpringCruiserType DualSpringJumboCruiser
Tires 24x1.75StreetStyleWhite‐Wall 20x2.125HDBlackDiamond
Tube 24x175Standardw/ShraderValve 20x2.125PunctureResistant Fenders FullFrontandRearSteel FullFrontandRearSteel Reflectors Front/Rear/Pedal/Wheel Front/Rear/Pedal/Wheel RearBasket CollapsibleSteelGrid HeavyDutyWeldedSteelGrid
RearBasketSize 21"x15"x9" 28"x26"x11" WeightCapacity(includingrider'sweight) 350lbs 600lbs GrossWeight(w/packing) 74lbs 94lbs
WarningandSafetyInformation
SPECIFICATIONS T‐124INDUSTRIALTRICYCLE T‐326INDUSTRIALTRICYCLE
  FrameSize(TopofSeatTubetoCenterofCrank) 18" 19" WheelSize(WithTire) 24x2.125" 26x2.125" MinimumHeight(Groundtolowsaddleposition) 30" 32" MaximumHeight(Groundtohighsaddleposition) 38" 40" Length 74" 76" Width 28" 33" FrameMaterial Hi‐TensileSteel&Cr‐Mo Hi‐TensileSteel&Cr‐Mo Fork SteelUnicrown SteelUnicrown Rim SteelHDChrome‐Plated SteelHDChrome‐Plated Spokes 11‐gaugeUCP 11‐gaugeUCP FrontHub Steelw/SealedBearings Steelw/SealedBearings RearDriveHub Steelw/SealedBearings SteelMachineFitting
RearFreewheelHub Steelw/SealedBearings Steelw/SealedBearings Brake‐Front V‐typeLinearPull V‐typeLinearPull BrakeLever‐Front Alloyw/ParkingLock Alloyw/ParkingLock DriveSystem DualChainw/CoasterBrake DualChainw/CoasterBrake
FrontChainRing 36‐Tooth4mmThickSteelCP 36‐Tooth4mmThickSteelCP RearAxle 17mmSteel 25mmSteel AxleBearing Sealed15x35mm 2PillowBlocks CrankandBearings 1‐PieceForgedw/12‐ballBearing 1‐PieceForgedw/12‐ballBearing Pedals RubberBlockonSteelFrame RubberBlockonSteelFrame Handlebar Mid‐RiseChrome‐PlatedSteel Mid‐RiseChrome‐PlatedSteel Saddle ThickFoamWideCruiserw/oSprings ThickFoamWideCruiserw/oSprings
Tires 24x2.125BlackDiamond 26x2.125BlackDiamond Tube 24x2.125PunctureResistant 26x2.125PunctureResistant Fenders FullFrontandRearSteel FullFrontandRearSteel Reflectors Front/Rear/Pedal/Wheel Front/Rear/Pedal/Wheel RearBasket HeavyDutyWeldedSteelGrid HeavyDutyWeldedSteelGrid RearBasketSize 21"x15"x9" 23"x17"x11" WeightCapacity(includingrider'sweight) 500lbs 600lbs GrossWeight(w/packing) 84lbs 92lbs
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COMPONENT GUIDE - Cruisemaster Tricycle
Handlebar ................... 350-333 Handlebar Grip ........... 220-406 Brake Lever (RH).......... 307-580 Brake Lever (LH)........... 307-584 for 3-spd models Handlebar Stem........... 358-613 Brake Cable ................. 311-119 Headset ....................... 355-212 Front Reflector ............ 257-111
Saddle ......................... 372-104 Seat Post 28.6x300mm 376-119 Seat Post Clamp........... 377-758
Rear Wheel ................... 502-532 Hub Cap ........................ 363-111 Rear Fender ................ 251-208 Rear Fender Reflector 257-101
Rear Axle .................... 363-100 Rear Axle Sprocket ..... 363-108 Hub/Axle Bearing ....... 363-104
Pedals ............................ 366-356 Crank Set w/Bearings .... 320-507 Chainring Sprocket ........ 324-206
Chain Guard .................. 315-619 Chain (Long) .................. 315-634 Chain (Short) ................. 315-635
Front Fender (Blk) ........ 251-205 Front Brake Set ........... 307-252 Front Fork (Black) ........ 345-604 Tire 24x1.75 ................. 402-302 Tube 24x1.75 ................ 440-151 Front Wheel 24x1.75 .... 505-122
Coaster Brake ............. 362-510
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COMPONENT GUIDE - T-320 Industrial Tricycle
Handlebar ................... 350-334 Handlebar Grip ........... 220-406 Brake Lever (RH).......... 307-580 Brake Lever (LH)........... 307-584 for 3-spd models Handlebar Stem........... 358-635 Brake Cable ................. 310-301 Headset ....................... 355-215
Saddle ......................... 372-241 Seat Post ..................... 376-520 Seat Post Binder Bolt .. 377-801
Rear Wheel ................... 502-517 Hub Cap ........................ 363-140 Rear Fender .................. 251-523 Rear Fender Brace ........ 251-524
Rear Axle 17mm .......................... 363-150 17mm Axle Sprocket ................... 363-109 Hub Bearing 17x35mm ............... 363-105 Pillow Block Axle Bearing ............ 363-151 Rear Fender Reflector ................. 257-101
Chain Guard .................. 315-609 Chainring Sprocket ........ 324-209 Crank Set w/Bearings .... 320-507 Pedal ............................. 366-356
Chain (Long) .................. 315-628 Chain (Short) ................. 316-263
Front Fender (Blk) ........ 251-527 Front Fork (Black) ........ 345-599 Tire 20x2.125 .............. 400-148 Tube 20x2.125 ............ 443-175 Front Wheel 20x2.125 502-519 (with drum brake hub)
Coaster Brake ............. 362-500
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COMPONENT GUIDE - T-124 Industrial Tricycle
Handlebar ................... 350-333
Handlebar Grip ........... 220-406
Brake Lever (RH).......... 307-580
Brake Lever (LH)........... 307-584 (for 3-spd models)
Handlebar Stem........... 358-614
Brake Cable ................. 310-301
Headset ....................... 355-212
Front Reflector ............ 257-111
Saddle ......................... 372-116
Seat Post ..................... 376-520
Seat Post Binder Bolt .. 377-801
Rear Wheel ................... 502-509
Hub Cap ........................ 363-111
Rear Fender .................. 251-515
Rear Fender Brace ........ 251-506
Rear Axle 17mm .......................... 363-101
17mm Axle Sprocket ................... 363-109
Hub/Axle Bearing 17x35mm ....... 363-105
Rear Fender Reflector ................. 257-101
Chain Guard .................. 315-608
Chainring Sprocket ........ 324-209
Crank Set w/Bearings .... 320-507
Pedal ............................. 366-471
Chain (Long) .................. 315-605
Chain (Short) ................. 315-604
Front Fender (Blk) ........ 251-500
Front Brake Set ........... 307-252
Front Fork (Black) ........ 345-604
Wheel Reflector .......... 257-138
Tire 24x2.125 .............. 400-181
Tube 24x2.125 ............ 443-157
Front Wheel 24x2.125 502-501
Coaster Brake ............. 362-500
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COMPONENT GUIDE - T-326 Industrial Tricycle
Handlebar ................... 350-333
Handlebar Grip ........... 220-406
Brake Lever (RH).......... 307-580
Brake Lever (LH)........... 307-584 (for 3-spd models)
Handlebar Stem........... 358-614
Brake Cable ................. 310-301
Headset ....................... 355-212
Front Reflector ............ 257-111
Saddle ......................... 372-116
Seat Post ..................... 376-520
Seat Post Binder Bolt .. 377-801
Rear Wheel Frwl Side ... 502-535
Rear Wheel Drive Side .. 502-534
Hub Cap Drive Side ....... 363-138
Hub Cap Frwl Side ........ 363-140
Rear Fender .................. 251-513
Rear Fender Brace ........ 251-514
Rear Axle 25mm .......................... 363-136
25mm Axle Sprocket ................... 363-137
Fwl Hub Bearing 17x35mm ......... 363-105
Pillow Block Axle Bearing ............ 363-135
Rear Fender Reflector ................. 257-101
Chain Guard .................. 315-608
Chainring Sprocket ........ 324-209
Crank Set w/Bearings .... 320-507
Pedal ............................. 366-471
Chain (Long) ....315-605
Chain (Short) ...315-604
Front Fender (Blk) ......................... 251-512
Front Brake Set .............................. 307-252
Wheel Reflector ............................ 257-138
Front Fork (Black) .......................... 345-613
Tire 26x2.125 ................................ 400-186
Tube 26x2.125 ............................... 443-175
Front Wheel 24x2.125................... 502-533
Front Wheel w/Drum Brake ......... 500-260
Coaster Brake ............. 362-500
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WARNINGS
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Statementsthatfollowarewordsofcautionandwarning.Ifnotobeyed,
damagetoyourbicycleorseriousinjurytoridermayoccur.Basic
warningandsafetymeasuresinclude:

.Beawareofchokinghazardofloosepartsandpackingmaterial.
.Assemblymustbeperformedbyanadultorunderanadult
supervision.
.Handlebarandhandlebarstemmustbesecured.
.Replacementpartsmustcomplywithmanufacturer’sstandards
andspecifications.
.Donotmodifytheproductfromitsoriginaldesign.
.Donotusetheproductfortowing.
.Donotmotorizethisproductwithoutconsultingaprofessionalbike
mechanic.
.Replacewornordamagedpartsimmediately.
.Discontinueusingthisproductifitisnotworkingproperly.

Yourtricycleisdesignedforonerideratatime.Itisnotdesignedfor
racing,jumping,orstunting.Itistheowner’sresponsibilitytofollowall
warningandinstructionincludingassemblyinstructionsasprovidedin
thismanualoranyadditionsorupdatestothismanual.

Itistheresponsibilityoftheowner/ridertomakesureallpartsand
componentsaresecure,fastenersaretightened,andshiftingand
brakingsystemsareproperlyadjustedandfunctioningcorrectly.
HELMETWARNINGINFORMATION
HELMETWARNINGINFORMATION
WARNING:
ALWAYSWEARYOUR
HELMETWHENRIDING
YOURBICYCLE
. Helmetshouldsitlevelonyourheadand
lowonyourforehead.Exposedforehead
canresultinseriousinjury.
. Chinstrapshouldbebuckledandsnug.
. Helmetshouldnotrocksidetosideor
forwardandbackward.
FITTINGTHERIDERTOTHEBICYCLE
Straddlethebicyclewithfeetshoulder‐widthapart.Theremust
be1‐2”clearanceBetweenbicycletoptubeandthecrotchofthe
rider,with5ftminimumriderheight.Raiseorlowertheseatpost
andstemforbestfit.
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BASICSAFETYRULESANDCAUTIONSF
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LEARNBIKERIDINGTHOROUGHLYBEFORERIDING‐Ridinga
tricycledoesnotrequirethebalancingandcoordinationskillsas
inridingabicycle.Nevertheless,youneedtolearnthebasic
conceptofridingandfamiliarizeyourselfwithspecialhandling
andridingtechniquesthatareuniquetothistypeoftricycle.
Duetoweightandsizeofthesemodels,theconditionofthe
surfaceonwhichyourideyourtricycleaffectstheperformanceof
yourtricycle.Youmustlearntohandlethetricycleindifferent
surfaceconditions.Tryridingthetricycleinlowspeed,steering
thehandlebr,andexperiencingthehandlingwhileperforming
differentmaneuvers.Avoidmakingsharpturnsat2+mile/hour
speed.
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FAMILIARIZEYOURSELFWITHLOCALANDSTATELAWSAND
ORDINANCES‐Ifyouplantorideyourtricycleonstreetsorpublic
trailsorbikeroutes,youmustlearnaboutthelawsregulating
bicycleridingaswellasminimumsafetyequipmentthatis
required.Moststatesandcitiesrequiretheuseofhandsignals
byallbicycleriders.Learnthesesignalsandusethemeverytime
youareridingonaroadorstreet.
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ALWAYSRIDESINGLEFILEONAROADORSTREET.
Ifyouplantousetricycleinaworkplacewhereotherworkersand
vehiclesarepresent,werecommendyouinstallsafetydevices
suchashorn,light,bell,mirror,andsafetyflag.Dependingonthe
situation,youmayneedoneormoreofthesesafetydevicesso
thatyoucanalertothersofyourpresence.Pleasevisit
huskybicycles.comifyouneedmoreinformationonsafety
accessories.
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CHECKYOURTRICYCLEBEFOREYOURIDE‐Checkthetires,the
brakesandothersafetyequipment.Makesureallcomponents
aresecurelyattached.Payparticularattentiontothesaddle,
handlebar,wheelaxlenuts,andpedals.
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NEVERUSEHEADPHONESORDEVICESTHATMAYIMPAIRYOUR
HEARINGABILITYWHILERIDINGABIKE‐Inmanystatesitis
illegaltouseheadphoneswhileridingabicycle.
SAFERIDINGATNIGHT
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Wedonotrecommendridingyourtricycleindark.Ifyoumust
rideatnightorindarkareas,pleasefollowtheserules:
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LIGHTS‐Youshouldequipyourtricyclewithahigh‐qualitybicycle
headlightforthefront,usuallymountedonthehandlebar,anda
blinkingredlightmountedontherear,normallybelowthe
saddle.Iftherearbasketisinstalled,mounttherearlightor
reflectorattherearsideofthebasketorontheleftsideofthe
rearfenderwhereitisvisible.
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REFLECTORS‐Yourtricycleisequippedwithasetofreflectors,
mountedonthefrontandrearaswellasonthewheelspokes
andpedals.Yourtricycleshouldreflectlightfromalldirections.
Makesureyourreflectorsarecleanandmountedcorrectly.
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REFLECTIVEGEAR‐Werecommendyouuseadditionalreflective
gearsuchasareflectivesafetyvest,reflectivehelmet,safetyflag,
oraffixreflectivetapetoyourhelmet,orouterwear.Always
wearlightcolorapparelwhenridingatnight.Remember,the
objectiveistoseeandbeseenatdistance.
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SAFETYFLAGS‐Safetyflagsareexcellentforridinginhightraffic
areas.Mountedontherearaxleandextendingabout6feet
abovetheground,theyallowotherstospotariderfromfar
distance.
SAFERIDINGINWETCONDITIONS
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Youneverknowwhenyoumaygetcaughtinarainstormoran
afternoonsummershower.Ifyourideyourtricycleinyour
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workplace,youmayrunintowetorslipperyspotsfromtimeto
time.Hereareafewtipstohelpmakeridinginwetorslick
conditionsafer:
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RIDESLOWLY!‐Yourbrakes’performanceisgreatlyreducedin
wetconditions.Lowerspeedhelpsyoucontrolthebikeifyou
mustmakeasuddenbrake.Ifyouliveinanareawherethereis
frequentrainorshowers,youmaywanttoconsultwithyour
bicycledealeraboutusingtiresmoresuitableinwetconditions.
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SPECIALNOTEONREARCOASTERBRAKE‐Yourtricycleis
equippedwitharearcoasterbrake(footbrake).Itisimportant
thatyouminimizethechancesofyourfootslippingoffthepedal
whenbraking.Donotrideinstandingpositioninwetcondition.
Wearingshoeswithnon‐sliprubbersolesoruseofnon‐slip
pedalsishighlyrecommendedforareaswithhighrateof
precipitation.
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ENHANCEYOURHANDLEBARGRIP‐Thehandlebaristheprimary
controlcomponentofyourtricycle,andyoumustbesureyou
haveafirmgripofthehandlebarinallconditions.Usinggloves
whenridingyourbikehelpsminimizelossofgripinwet
conditions.
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FENDERS‐HUSKYoffersfendersasstandardequipmentforallof
itstricycles.Fendersprotecttheriderfromwaterandmud
splashes.
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SAFERIDINGONSTREETS
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LEARNABOUTYOURSTATEANDLOCALBICYCLINGLAWS‐You
shouldobtainacopyofyourlocalandstatebicyclinglaws.Many
bikeshopshaveacopyofthelaws.Youcanalsoobtainacopyat
yournearesthighwaypatrolofficeoryourareacyclingclub.
Learntheselawsthoroughly;theycansaveyoulife.
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DONOTRIDEAGAINSTTRAFFIC‐Stayasfarrightaspossibleand
allowroomforcarstopassyouaseasilyaspossible.Tryavoiding
two‐laneroadswithnarrowshoulderorhighwayswithhigh
traffic.
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RIDEDEFENSSIVELY‐Alwaysgiverightofwaytoautos,andnever
getintoacontestwithanautomobiledriver.Beonthelookout
forcarscomingintotheroadfromdriveways,parkinglots,orside
streets.Makeaneyecontactwiththedrivertomakesurehe/she
canseeyou.
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WATCHFORPEDESTRIANS‐Useyourhornorbelltomakesure
pedestrianscanhearyouarecomingorpassingfrombehind.
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WATCHOUTFORROADHAZARDS‐Oneofthemostcommon
roadhazardsarepotholes,cracksintheasphaltorconcrete
pavement,railroadtracks,andobjectssuchasrocks,wires,tree
limbs,orsandandloosegravel.Anyoneofthesehazardscan
causeyoutolosecontrol.
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Ifnecessary,dismountandwalkyourbikeoveroraroundthe
hazard.Donotrideonrailroadtracks.
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BECAREFULAROUNDPARKEDCARS‐Whenapproachingparked
cars,beonthelookoutforpeoplegettinginoroutofparked
cars.Allowasafedistancebetweenyourbikeandparkedcars
withpassengerstoavoidpossiblecollisionwithopendoors.
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OBEYALLTRAFFICSIGNS‐Stopatstopsigns,redlights,andyield
signs.Alwaysusehandsignalswhenturningorstopping.
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DONOTHITCHARIDEONABIKE‐Neverholdontoanother
vehicleinordertohitcharide.DONOTCARRYCHILDRENOR
PETSINTHECARGOAREA
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