MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC User manual

MOTO GUZZI WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU
for choosing one of its products. We have drawn up this manual to show you all the features of your motorcycle. Please read it carefully before riding
the motorcycle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. You will also discover features, details and devices
which will reassure you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new motorbike
inside and out and it will serve you well for a long time to come. This booklet is an integral part of the vehicle; should the vehicle be sold, it must be
transferred to the new owner.
V7
Ed. 01_04/2022 Cod. 2Q000534 (ENUS-FR-ES-IT)

The instructions contained in this booklet were written to provide a simple and clear guide for use of the vehicle. The manual also details routine
maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorized Moto Guzzi Dealer or Service Center, as well
as instructions for some simple maintenance items. Procedures not described in detail here require the use of special tools and/or specific technical
knowledge: we therefore advise you to contact an authorized Moto Guzzi Dealer or Workshop if you need them to be carried out.
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Personal safety
Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Protecting the environment
Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam-
aging the environment.
Vehicle condition
The incomplete or lack of observance to these regulations can lead to risk of serious
damage to the vehicle and may even invalidate the warranty.
The signs pictured above are very important. They work to highlight those parts of the
booklet that should be read with particular care. As you can see, each sign consists of
a different graphic symbol, making it quick and easy to locate the various topics. Before
youstarttheengine,readthisbookletcarefully,payingparticularattentiontothechapter
on "General Safety Rules ". Your safety and that of other road users depends as much
on your ability to respond to other traffic and unexpected occurrences as on your famil-
iarity with your vehicle, the vehicle's efficiency and your knowledge of basic SAFE
RIDING techniques. We therefore recommend that you should take the time to famili-
arize yourself with your vehicle, so that you can move in road traffic confidently and
safely. IMPORTANT This booklet is an integral part of the vehicle and must be kept with
the vehicle, even though the vehicle is sold.
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INDEX
GENERAL RULES....................................................................... 7
General Safety Rules................................................................ 8
Foreword............................................................................... 8
Carbon Monoxide.................................................................. 9
Fuel....................................................................................... 9
Hot Components................................................................... 10
Warning Lights...................................................................... 11
Used Engine Oil and Gearbox Oil......................................... 11
Brake fluid............................................................................. 12
Battery Hydrogen Gas and Electrolyte.................................. 12
General Precautions and Warnings.......................................... 13
Road Regulations and Use of the Motorcycle....................... 15
Noise Emission Warranty...................................................... 16
Tampering............................................................................. 17
Problems that May Affect the Motorcycle Emissions............ 18
Position of the Warning Labels................................................. 18
Label 1...................................................................................... 20
Label 2...................................................................................... 21
Label 3...................................................................................... 21
Label 4...................................................................................... 22
Label 5...................................................................................... 22
Label 6...................................................................................... 22
Label 7...................................................................................... 23
Label 8...................................................................................... 23
Label 9...................................................................................... 24
Label 10.................................................................................... 24
Label 11.................................................................................... 25
Label 12.................................................................................... 25
Label 13.................................................................................... 26
Label 14.................................................................................... 26
Evaporative emissions control system...................................... 26
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations...................................... 28
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage....................................... 28
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities........................................ 29
VEHICLE...................................................................................... 35
Arrangement of the Main Components..................................... 36
Dashboard................................................................................ 40
Instrument panel....................................................................... 43
Light Unit................................................................................... 44
Digital LCD Display................................................................... 45
Alarms................................................................................... 50
Control Buttons...................................................................... 54
Advanced Functions.............................................................. 62
Ignition Switch....................................................................... 70
Locking the Handlebar.......................................................... 71
Horn Button............................................................................... 72
Turn Signal Selector................................................................. 72
High/Low Beam Selector.......................................................... 73
Passing Button.......................................................................... 73
Start-up Button.......................................................................... 74
Engine Stop Switch................................................................... 74
ABS system.............................................................................. 75
MGCT system (Moto Guzzi Controllo Trazione)....................... 78
Opening the saddle............................................................... 83
The identification....................................................................... 84
USE.............................................................................................. 87
Checks...................................................................................... 88
Refueling................................................................................... 91
Rear shock absorbers adjustment............................................ 95
Check front fork......................................................................... 96
Front brake lever adjustment.................................................... 96
Rear brake pedal adjustment.................................................... 96
Clutch lever adjustment............................................................ 97
Gear pedal adjustment.............................................................. 98
Running-In................................................................................ 98
Starting the engine.................................................................... 99
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Moving off / riding...................................................................... 101
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 105
Parking...................................................................................... 105
Catalytic silencer....................................................................... 106
Stand......................................................................................... 107
Suggestion to prevent theft....................................................... 108
Safe riding................................................................................. 109
Basic safety rules...................................................................... 118
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 123
Foreword................................................................................... 124
Engine oil level.......................................................................... 124
Engine oil level check............................................................ 126
Engine Oil Top Off................................................................. 127
Engine oil change.................................................................. 127
Bevel gear pair oil level......................................................... 129
Gearbox oil level....................................................................... 129
Tires.......................................................................................... 130
Spark plug removal................................................................... 132
Side panel disassembly............................................................ 132
Air filter removal........................................................................ 133
Checking the brake fluid level................................................... 134
Braking system fluid top up................................................... 135
Use of a new battery............................................................. 135
Electrolyte level check........................................................... 136
Charging the Battery............................................................. 136
Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 137
Fuses........................................................................................ 138
Lights........................................................................................ 140
Headlight adjustment............................................................. 142
Front direction indicators........................................................... 144
Rear lights................................................................................. 144
Rear turn signals....................................................................... 145
Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 145
Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 146
Periods of inactivity................................................................... 149
Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 151
Transport................................................................................... 157
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 159
Toolkit....................................................................................... 167
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.................................................... 169
Scheduled servicing table......................................................... 170
Recommended Products.......................................................... 173
SPECIAL FITTINGS..................................................................... 175
Index accessoires..................................................................... 176
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Chap. 01
General rules
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General Safety Rules
Before starting the engine, carefully read this use and maintenance manual and in
particular the chapters ''GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS'' and '' SAFE
RIDING''.
Your safety and that of other persons depends not only on your driving skills, but also
on your knowledge of the vehicle and how to drive safely. Therefore, it is essential not
to use the vehicle on public roads or highways before having received instructions
from a qualified safety organization such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, having
an adequate training and having a motorcycle driving license.
Foreword
NOTE
THIS USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT AND
MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT WITH THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS RESOLD,
PLEASE PROVIDE THIS MANUAL TO THE NEW OWNER.
Moto Guzzi has created this use and maintenance manual to provide you, the user,
with correct and updated information. However, considering the fact that Moto Guz-
zi is constantly improving the design of its vehicles, there may be slight differences
between the characteristics of the vehicle in your possession and the information
contained in this use and maintenance manual. For any questions concerning your
vehicle, contact your local Moto Guzzi dealer who will always be updated with the
latest information available from the company. For checks and repairs not expressly
described in this manual, the purchase of original spare parts, accessories and other
MotoGuzziproducts,aswellassupportonspecificproblems,contactyourlocalMoto
Guzzi dealer or service centre. These professionals will provide you a quick and ac-
curate service.
Thank you for choosing Moto Guzzi.
We wish you a pleasant ride!
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This use and maintenance manual is copyright protected in all countries, and total or
partial reproduction by any print or electronic means is strictly prohibited.
Carbon Monoxide
IMPORTANT
EXHAUST EMISSIONS CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, A POISONOUS GAS
WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND EVEN DEATH.
IMPORTANT
CARBON MONOXIDE IS ODOURLESS AND COLOURLESS, THEREFORE IT
CANNOT BE DETECTED BY SMELL, SIGHT OR OTHER SENSES. DO NOT
BREATHE IN EXHAUST FUMES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Fuel
IMPORTANT
FUEL USED TO DRIVE EXPLOSION ENGINES IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE AND
CAN BECOME EXPLOSIVE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. IT IS THEREFORE
RECOMMENDED TO CARRY OUT REFUELLING AND MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES IN A VENTILATED AREA WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF. DO NOT
SMOKE DURING REFUELLING OR NEAR FUEL VAPOUR. AVOID ANY CON-
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TACT WITH NAKED FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER HEAT SOURCES WHICH MAY
CAUSE IGNITION OR EXPLOSION.
DO NOT ALLOW FUEL TO DISPERSE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
IF THE VEHICLE FALLS OR IS ON A STEEP INCLINE FUEL CAN LEAK.
Hot Components
IMPORTANT
THE ENGINE AND ALL THE COMPONENTS OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AS
WELL AS THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BECOME VERY HOT AND REMAIN HOT
EVEN AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE. BEFORE HAN-
DLING ANY COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE AFTER RIDING, MAKE SURE IT
HAS COOLED DOWN SUFFICIENTLY TO BE HANDLED.
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Warning Lights
IF THE ALARM WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATE DURING THE NORMAL ENGINE
OPERATION, THIS MEANS THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT HAS
FOUND AN ABNORMALITY.
IF THE GENERAL ALARM WARNING LAMP FLASHES DURING THE NORMAL
ENGINE OPERATION, THIS MEANS THAT THE OIL PRESSURE IN THE CIRCUIT
IS INSUFFICIENT.
IN THIS CASE THE ENGINE MUST BE SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY IN ORDER TO
PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE.
PERFORM THE MOTOR OIL LEVEL CHECK. IF THE INSUFFICIENT MOTOR OIL
PRESSURE LIGHT REMAINS DESPITE THE ABOVE PROCEDURE BEING PER-
FORMED CORRECTLY, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED Moto Guzzi Dealer TO
HAVE THE SYSTEM CHECKED.
Used Engine Oil and Gearbox Oil
IMPORTANT
WASH YOUR HANDS WITH EXTREME CARE AFTER HANDLING THE OIL: EN-
GINE OIL OR GEAR FLUID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN DAMAGE IF HANDLED
FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME AND REGULARLY. IT IS RECOMMENDED
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TOWEAR LATEX GLOVES OR EQUIVALENTNON-LATEX GLOVES WHILE PER-
FORMING THE MAINTENANCE OF THE VEHICLE.
ALWAYS MAKE USE OF APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL METHODS. OIL IS DAN-
GEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS ITS DISPOS-
AL WITHOUT AUTHORISATION. TAKE THE WASTE OIL TO A SPECIAL
COLLECTION CENTRE OR ASK FOR IT TO BE COLLECTED BY THE NEAREST
WASTE OIL RECOVERY COMPANY.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Brake fluid
BRAKE FLUID MAY BE HARMFUL TO PAINTWORK, PLASTIC AND RUBBER.
WHEN SERVICING THE BRAKING SYSTEM, PROTECT THESE COMPONENTS
WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES WHEN SERV-
ICING THESE SYSTEMS. BRAKE FLUID IS EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE
EYES. IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH THE EYES, RINSE THE
EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF COOL, CLEAN WATER AND SEEK IM-
MEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Battery Hydrogen Gas and Electrolyte
IMPORTANT
THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC, CORROSIVE AND, AS IT CONTAINS
SULPHURIC ACID, MAY CAUSE BURNING IF IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH
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THE SKIN. WHEN HANDLING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE, WEAR TIGHT-FITTING
GLOVESAND PROTECTIVEAPPAREL. INTHE EVENT OFSKIN CONTACTWITH
THE ELECTROLYTIC FLUID, RINSE WELL WITH PLENTY OF CLEAN WATER. IT
IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR EYES BECAUSE EVEN
TINY AMOUNTS OF BATTERY ACID MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. IN THE EVENT
OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR FIFTEEN
MINUTES AND CONSULT AN EYE SPECIALIST IMMEDIATELY. THE BATTERY
RELEASESEXPLOSIVE GASES; KEEP IT AWAYFROM FLAMES, SPARKS, CIG-
ARETTES OR ANY OTHER HEAT SOURCES. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILA-
TION WHEN SERVICING OR RECHARGING THE BATTERY.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
BATTERY LIQUID IS CORROSIVE. DO NOT POUR OR SPILL ON PLASTIC COM-
PONENTS IN PARTICULAR. ENSURE THAT THE ELECTROLYTIC ACID IS COM-
PATIBLE WITH THE BATTERY BEING ACTIVATED.
General Precautions and Warnings
DANGER OF OVERHEATING
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, DO NOT KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING
MORE THAN NECESSARY, THIS MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING. IN
EXTREME CASES, RISK OF FIRE.
•WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, DO NOT UNNECESSARILY RUN
THE ENGINE.
•START IMMEDIATELY AFTER IGNITION, MAKING SURE TO RIDE A
SHORT INITIAL DISTANCE AT LOW RPM.
•AFTER USE, AS SOON AS PARKED, THE ENGINE MUST BE IMMEDI-
ATELY TURNED OFF.
•AFTER USE, DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS IN CONTACT WITH THE VEHI-
CLE,WHENITISSTILLHOT,ASTHEYCOULDIGNIT(E.G.PROTECTIVE
FABRICS, JACKET, ETC.).
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TAMPERING
•NEVERTAMPERWITH ANY PART OF THE MOTORCYCLE (E.G. ENGINE
CONTROL UNIT, THROTTLE VALVES, CLUTCH, EXHAUST SYSTEM,
ETC.). THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS INVOLVED,
FAILUREOFRELEVANT SAFETY FUNCTIONS AND LOSS OF THE WAR-
RANTY.
DANGER OF BURNS
IN CASE OF OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS WHILE
RUNNING, PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION:
•DANGER OF BURNS:
•AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, PAY ATTENTION THAT NO PER-
SON OR OBJECT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE AND THE
EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Unless otherwise specified in this Use and Maintenance Manual, do not remove any
mechanical or electrical component.
IMPORTANT
SOME CONNECTORS IN THE VEHICLE MAY BE ACCIDENTALLY SWAPPED
AND MAY COMPROMISE NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION IF INCORRECTLY IN-
STALLED.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please
contact Piaggio Group Americas, Inc., 257 Park Avenue South, 4th Floor New York,
NY 10010,U.S.A. Telephone number: [phone], the U.S. Environmental Pro-
tectionAgency,2000TraverwoodAnnArbor, MI48105 ortheCaliforniaAirResources
Board at P.O. Box 8001, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91734-8001.
Ifitis found that your vehicle hasadefectthatcouldcause an accident, injury or death,
immediately report it to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
and Moto Guzzi. If NHTSA receives other similar information, it could initiate an in-
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vestigation, and if a safety defect is found affecting a group of vehicles it could request
its withdrawal or the application of corrective measures. In any case, the NHTSA does
not intervene in the event of individual problems between persons, dealers or Moto
Guzzi. To contact NHTSA, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free number (888 327
4236) or write to: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Safety Ad-
ministration,1200NewJerseyAve.,SE,WashingtonDC20590.Formoreinformation
regarding vehicle safety, call the toll-free number.
Yoursafetyandthatofthepersonsaroundyoudependsnotonly on your driving skills,
but also on your knowledge of the vehicle and the safety rules.
Therefore, it is essential not to use the vehicle on public roads or highways before
having received instructions from a qualified and prepared safety organization, for
example MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION.
LIST OF DEFECTS THAT COMPROMISE THE SAFETY
If it is found that your vehicle has a defect that could cause an accident or death,
immediately report it to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
a section of the American Department of Transportation.
After receiving information on alleged defects, NHTSA could open an investigation to
find out if there is a group of defective vehicles on the market. At that point, it could
launch an information campaign and recall the vehicles from the market. However,
neither the NHTSA nor the Department of Transportation will be involved in personal
matters regarding the consumer and manufacturer.
Additional information can be obtained by calling the specified number.
Road Regulations and Use of the Motorcycle
The road traffic code rules vary from state to state. It is extremely important to know
in advance the road traffic code rules of the country where the vehicle will be used.
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IMPORTANT
THISVEHICLE HASBEEN DESIGNEDTO BEUSED ONASPHALT ROADSONLY.
ITWAS NOTDESIGNED TOBE USEDON OFF-ROADTRACKS, RACECIRCUITS,
OFF-ROAD OR FOR MOTOCROSS COMPETITIONS. DO NOT RIDE THIS VEHI-
CLEONUNEVEN SURFACES,DIRT ORGRAVELROADS. FAILURETO FOLLOW
THESE WARNINGS COULD LEAD TO A FALL WITH CONSEQUENT INJURIES,
EVEN DEATH.
Noise Emission Warranty
Piaggio & Co. S.p.A warrants that the exhaust system complies with all US EPA
federal noise emission standards in effect at the time of production. Any questions
concerning the exhaust system of this vehicle must be addressed to any authorised
Moto Guzzi dealer or to the Moto Guzzi Customer Care by calling [phone],
or by writing to:
Moto Guzzi Customer Care c/o Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
257 Park Avenue South, 4th Floor,
New York, NY 10010
U.S.A.
Origin of the Emissions
IMPORTANT
THE COMBUSTION PROCESS PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDRO-
CARBONS. THE CONTROL OF HYDROCARBONS IS VERY IMPORTANT BE-
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CAUSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THEY REACT TO EXPOSURE TO
SUNLIGHT AND PRODUCE PHOTO-CHEMICAL SMOG.
WHILE CARBON MONOXIDE DOES NOT REACT IN THE SAME WAY AS HY-
DROCARBONS, IT IS HIGHLY TOXIC AND HARMFUL. Moto Guzzi USES A
CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT SET TO A "LEAN" MIXTURE AND OTHER SYS-
TEMS TO REDUCE THE PRODUCTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDRO-
CARBONS.
Tampering
It is forbidden to tamper the noise control system. The following actions are prohibited
by federal law:
a) The removal and any action, by anyone, aimed at rendering inoperative, except for
maintenance, repair or replacement, any device or design element incorporated in all
new vehicles, in order to control the noise emission before sale or delivery of the
vehicle to the final purchaser or while it is being used,
or
b) the use of the vehicle after this device or design element has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any person.
These tampering actions also include the actions listed below:
a) Removal or perforation of the silencer, deflectors, manifold pipes or any other com-
ponent for conveying the exhaust gases.
b) Disassembly or perforation of any component of the intake system.
c) Insufficient proper maintenance.
d) Replacement of any moving part of the vehicle or parts of the intake or exhaust
system with parts other than those specified by the manufacturer.
e) Removal of decals or warning labels regarding emissions or safe vehicle operation.
ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE REMOVAL OF THE DECALS AND/OR
THEWARNINGLABELS WILLNOTBE COVEREDBYTHE TERMSOFTHE MOTO
GUZZI LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW VEHICLES. Besides, many countries may
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refuse to grant registration of a vehicle that does not have the necessary emission
and/or safety warning labels if these are not regularly attached to the vehicle. The
vehicle owner must consider that Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. / Moto Guzzi USA will
not recognise any warranty if the vehicle or any of its components is damaged or
defective due to negligence, improper maintenance, unauthorized modifications, use
in organised or non-organised competitions or in events such as Track Days.
IMPORTANT
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED IF THE NOISE FROM
THEVEHICLE INCREASES SIGNIFICANTLY DURING USE.OTHERWISE, THERE
WILLBE SANCTIONS IMPOSED AGAINST THEOWNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.
Problems that May Affect the Motorcycle Emissions
If one of the following symptoms are experienced, have the vehicle checked and re-
paired immediately by your local Moto Guzzi dealer.
Symptoms:
•Difficulty starting or stalling after starting.
•Ignition failure or early ignition during acceleration.
•Combustion delay (early ignition).
•Poor engine performance, reduced handling or excessive fuel consumption.
Position of the Warning Labels (01_01)
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01_01
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01_02
01_03
Label 1 (01_02, 01_03)
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