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ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Tiller Attachment
Mfg. No. Description
1696360-00 36” Tiller
1757899
Rev.: B
Copyright © 2014 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
Milwaukee, WI USA. All Rights Reserved
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Lower case letters identify pre-assembled and / or pre-existing hardware / parts.
Upper case letters identify hardware / parts that are found in the kit (pages 4-6).
IMPORTANT: See Page 28 for more indepth STORAGE / MAINTENANCE information.
Maintenance Schedule
Care Required Schedule
Clean debris from unit.
Lubricate unit.
Check drive belt.
After each use.
Every 5 hours or at least
once a year.
Every 50 hours or at
least once a year.
Hardware / Parts Identification
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Table of Contents
Hardware / Parts Identication .................................................... 2
Hardware Bag / Box Contents ...................................................... 4
Operator Safety ............................................................................. 7
Assembly ....................................................................................... 9
Modify Manual Lift Linkage (Manual Lift Models Only) .............. 9
Modify Lift Linkage (Hydraulic Lift Models Only) ........................ 10
Hitch Installation ........................................................................ 10
Lift Rod Installation .................................................................... 12
Lift Rod Deector Installation ..................................................... 15
Idler Assembly & Retention Bracket Installation ........................ 15
Idler Support Installation ............................................................ 17
Tiller Installation ........................................................................ 17
Belt Installation .......................................................................... 18
Belt Cover Installation ................................................................ 19
Tiller Removal ................................................................................ 20
Tiller Removal............................................................................ 20
Idler Support Removal ............................................................... 21
Lift Rod Deector Removal ........................................................ 22
Shock Absorber Installation ....................................................... 23
Operation ....................................................................................... 25
Checks Before Starting ............................................................. 25
Transporting .............................................................................. 25
Turning or Backing when Tilling ................................................. 25
Engine Speed and Ground Speed ............................................. 25
Turning or Backing when Tilling ................................................. 25
Starting and Stopping ................................................................ 25
Tilling Suggestions .................................................................... 25
Storage / Maintenance .................................................................. 26
Daily Storage ............................................................................. 26
Maintenance ............................................................................. 26
Long Term Storage .................................................................... 26
Maintenance Schedule .............................................................. 26
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ................................... 27
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 27
Tine Replacement ..................................................................... 27
Warranty ......................................................................................... 28
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Hardware Bag Contents (Actual Size)
A - CAPSCREW
3/8”-16 x 1.25” (Qty. 6) sB - NUT
3/8”-16 Hex ESNA (Qty. 8) s
G - CAPSCREW
1/2”-13 x 1.5” (Qty. 4) s
H - WASHER, Flat
.531” ID X 1.25” OD X .080” THK (Qty. 6) s
E - CAPSCREW
3/8”-16 x 4” (Qty. 1) s
C - CAPSCREW
5/16”-18 x 1.25” (Qty. 7) s
D - NUT
5/16”-18 Hex ESNA (Qty. 8) s
F - SPACER
.39” ID X .75” OD X .80” LG (Qty. 2) s
I - NUT
1/2”-13 Hex, ESNA (Qty. 4) s
J - WASHER, Flat
.411” ID X .816” OD X .08” THK (Qty. 4) s
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Hardware Bag Contents (Actual Size)
P - NUT
1/2”- 13 Hex (Qty. 1) s
K - PIN, Round Head
.375” x 2.375” (Qty. 1) s
R - PIN, Round Head
.437” x 1.75” (Qty. 2) s
L - PIN RETAINER
(Qty. 5) sM - PIN YOKE
.73” x 1.80” (Qty. 1) s
Y - WASHER
.75” O.D. x .34” I.D. x .080”
( Qty. 1) s
O - BOLT
5/16”-18” x 1.00”
(Qty. 1) s
N - CARRIAGE BOLT
3/8”-16 x 1.00” (Qty. 1) s
Q - PIN, Round Head
375” x 1.0” (Qty.1) s
T - PIN, Round Head
.375” x 2.0” (Qty.1) s
U - CAPSCREW
.3125” - 18 x 2.75”
(Qty.1) sV - SPACER
.75” O.D. x .34” I.D. x .44” LG
(Qty.2) s
W - WASHER , Nylon
1.0” O.D. x .641” I.D. x .031” LG
(Qty. 1) s
X - STEP SPACER
.75” O.D. x .34” I.D x 1.06” LG
(Qty. 1) s
S - HAIR PIN CLIP
(Qty. 2) s
Z - LOCK WASHER
.583” O.D. x .32” I.D. x .08” LG
( Qty. 1) s
AA - NUT, Hex
5/16” x 18 ( Qty. 1) s
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Box Contents
AB - HITCH SUPPORT (Qty. 1) s
AG - SLEEVE HITCH ASSEMBLY
(Qty. 1) s
AL - CRANK ASSEMBLY (Qty. 1) s
AN - SPRING (Qty. 1) s
AM - THREADED ROD (Qty. 1) s
AK - SPRING ANCHOR BRACKET
(Qty. 1) s
AO - LIFT ROD
DEFLECTOR (Qty. 1) s
AI - BALL JOINT
(Qty. 1) s
AD - V-PULLEY 4.50”, (Qty. 1) s
AE - BACK SIDE PULLEY
4.0” (Qty. 1) s
AP - TILLER IDLER ASSEMBLY
(Qty. 1) s
AQ - IDLER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
(Qty. 1) s
AH - LIFT ROD ASSEMBLY, (Qty. 1) s
AR - BELT
(Qty. 1) s
AC - LOCKOUT BRACKET, Suspension
(Qty. 1 each) s
AF - HITCH ASSEMBLY BRACKET
(Qty. 1) s
AS - RETENTION BRACKET
(Qty. 1) s
BO - BELT COVER (Qty.1) lBP - PIN (Qty.1) lBG - TILLER (Qty.1) l
Tiller Components
AJ - CRANK BRACKET (Qty. 1) s
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Operator Safety
Operator Safety
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety
information about hazards that can result in personal injury.
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is
used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and
potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol
may be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates an action that could result in damage
to the product.
WARNING
Failure to read and follow the safety warnings and
instructions in this document and in the tractor’s
operator’s manual could result in death, serious injury,
and/or property damage.
The warnings and instructions must be read,
understood, and followed when setting-up, operating,
servicing, transporting, or storing the unit.
GENERAL WARNING
• DO NOT operate the unit without the deflector in place.
• Turn off the PTO to disengage the blades when not
tilling.
• DO NOT till in reverse. Always look down and behind
before and while traveling in reverse.
• DO NOT turn sharply when traveling alongside a
building or any object. Slow down before turning.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and
attachment free of grass, leaves and excess grease.
• DO NOT stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass or
combustible materials.
WARNING
Before beginning and service work on the tractor or tiller,
turn off the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine,
and remove the key.
WARNING
Perform the Safety System Interlock test found in your
tractor Operator’s Manual. If tractor does not pass the
test, do not operate the tractor. See your authorized
dealer. Under no circumstances should you attempt to
defeat the safety system.
WARNING
Loss of Control, Roll-Over and Tipping Hazard
• Never operate on slopes greater than 10°.
• Select slow ground speed before driving onto a
slope. Avoid using brakes to control speed.
• Drive up and down the face of the slopes, never
across the slope face.
• Use caution when changing directions and DO NOT
START OR STOP ON A SLOPE.
• Use reduce speed on uneven ground and when
turning corners.
WARNING
Amputation and Laceration Hazard
• DO NOT make adjustments or repairs while the
engine is running or blades are moving.
• DO NOT place hands or feet near rotating parts.
• If tiller stalls:
1. Disengage the PTO;
2. Stop the engine and remove the key;
3. Set the parking brake, and wait for all moving parts
to stop;
4. Remove the foreign object with a piece of wood
before restarting the engine. NEVER place hands
into TILLER housing to clear jammed objects.
CAUTION
Stored Energy Hazard
• Keep hands away from tension springs when
removing or installing mower deck or transmission
belts.
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Safety Decal
Part No. 1757810
Caution Decal - Avoid Injury
Recommended Accessories
Rear wheel weights and front counterweights are
recommended. Never operate on slopes greater than
17.6% (10°).
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WARNING
Before beginning and service work on the tractor or tiller,
turn off the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine,
and remove the key.
Note: Recommended Accessories
Rear wheel weights and front counterweights are
recommended. Never operate on slopes greater than
17.6% (10°).
Initial Installation Note:
• Remove the mower deck from the unit (see Operator’s
Manual for instructions).
NOTE: Lower case letters refer to existing parts /
hardware.
Modify Manual Lift Linkage
(Manual Lift Models Only)
1. On left side of unit, place the lift lever in the attachment-
raised (back) position. Take note of the position of the
spring (a, Figure 1) through the lift link (b). It will be
required to reinstall the spring through the lift link.
2. Loosen the manual lift adjustment bolt (c) until the bolt
can be slid out of the groove in the bulkhead. Remove
the spring (a) and bolt (c) and set aside.
a b
c
Figure 1
3. Remove the hair clip (d, Figure 2) from the pin (e).
Disassemble the pin, washers (f), spacers (g) and lift
link (b) from the lift bracket (h).
d
e
g
f
f
b
h
Figure 2
4. Reinstall the parts from Step 3 into the upper hole of the
lift bracket (h) and upper hole of lift link (b).
5. Reinstall the parts from Step 2.
d
e
g
f
f
b
h
Figure 3
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Hydraulic Lift Linkage
(Hydraulic Lift Models Only)
1. Hydraulic Lift Models: Ensure hydraulic cylinder and
pin are installed in the slot of shaft assembly as shown
in Figure 4.
Figure 4
Hitch Installation
1. Place the hitch support (AB, Figure 5) on the inside of
drawbar support (a).
2. Insert capscrews (A) through top holes in drawbar
support (a) and hitch support (AB). Secure with nuts
(B) but DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.
AB
B
aA
Figure 5
3. Remove existing nuts (b, Figure 6) and capscrews
(c) from rear swing arm support bracket (d). Discard
hardware.
b
c c
d
b
d
Figure 6
CAUTION
Pinch Point Hazard
Install the frame lock-out brackets before removing the
suspension springs.
4. Place each lockout bracket (AC, Figure 7) onto rear
swing arm support bracket (d) ensuring the tabs are
on the inside of hitch support (AB). Insert capscrews
(C) through holes of lockout brackets and swing arm
support brackets. Secure in place with nuts (D) but DO
NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.
AC
C
d
AC
d
D D
AB
Figure 7
5. On RH side, insert capscrew (A, Figure 8) through
bottom hole in drawbar support (a) and hitch support
(AB). Secure with nut (B) but DO NOT FULLY
TIGHTEN.
B
A
a
AB
Figure 8
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9. Remove nuts (a, Figure 11) securing washers (b) and
bolts (e) from the rear swing arm support brackets (f).
Remove shocks and retain lower hardware for later
assembly.
e ab
ba
f
e
Figure 11
10. Re-install hardware from Step 8 onto loose, upper
bolts (d, Figure 12) in shock mount brackets for future
installation of shock absorbers.
da b
ad b
Figure 12
11. Insert capscrews (G, Figure 13) through each bottom
hole of hitch assembly bracket (AF) using two sets of
washers (H). Secure with nuts (I) but DO NOT FULLY
TIGHTEN.
AF G
H
I
Figure 13
6. On the LH side, insert capscrew (E, Figure 9) through:
1. Lockout bracket (AC),
2. Bottom of holes of hitch support (AB)
and drawbar support (a)
3. Spacer (F)
4. V-Pulley (AD)
5. Spacer (F)
6. Back Side Pulley (AE)
Secure with nut (B) and tighten.
F AB E
ACAE
B
AD
a
Figure 9
7. Tighten all hardware in previous steps 2-6.
8. Remove nuts (a, Figure 10) and washers (b) from
shock mount brackets (c). Retain hardware for later
assembly.
ca b
ac b
Figure 10
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15. On each side of sleeve hitch assembly, insert
capscrews (A, Figure 16) through, washers (J) and
FRONT holes and secure with nuts (B).
16. Fully tighten all hardware from Steps 14 and 15.
B
JA
Figure 16
Lift Rod Installation
1. Place lift lever in DOWN (forward) position.
2. Entering from the RH side of the tractor, insert lift rod
assembly (AH, Figure 17) above rear axle and between
the right rear tire and frame as shown in Figure 17.
3. Slide the lift rod assembly (AH) onto the right side of the
lift shaft (a) and tractor lift arm (b) as shown.
NOTE: Ensure lift shaft assembly hole aligns with lift
arm.
AH
a
AH
a
b
Figure 17
12. Insert capscrews (C, Figure 14) through the top holes of
hitch bracket assembly and secure with nuts (D).
D
C
Figure 14
13. Tighten all hardware from Steps 11-12.
14. NOTE: Some existing hardware may need to be
removed.
Align holes (a, Figure 15) of sleeve hitch assembly (AG)
with holes in drawbar support (b) as shown.
On each side of sleeve hitch assembly, insert
capscrews (G) through washers (H), BACK BOTTOM
holes and secure with nuts (I) but DO NOT FULLY
TIGHTEN.
I
bAG
HG
a
Figure 15
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4. Secure the lift rod assembly (AH, Figure 18) to the tractor
lift arm (b) using pin (K) and pin retainer (L).
b
L
K
AH
Figure 18
5. Screw ball joint (AI, Figure 19) onto the lift rod assembly
(AH) until 1” - 2” of thread is showing. See Figure 19,
inset.
AHAI
1”- 2”
Figure 19
6. Place lift lever in UP (back) position.
7. Insert ball joint/back end of lift rod assembly (c, Figure,
20) into to the sleeve hitch assembly (AG). Secure with
pin (M) and pin retainer (L). Tighten jam nut (d) against
ball joint.
NOTE: Adjustment may vary per attachment.
L
AG
Mc
d
Figure 20
8. (Manual Lift Models Only) On the outside of sleeve
hitch assembly (AG, Figure 21), insert bolt (N) through
hole in crank bracket (AJ) and through hole of spring
tension arm (e). Attach nut (B), but DO NOT FULLY
TIGHTEN HARDWARE.
B AJe N
AG
Figure 21
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9. (Manual Lift Models Only) Secure spring anchor
bracket (AK, Figure 22) into front hole (f) of frame
using bolt (O) and nut (D) as shown. DO NOT FULLY
TIGHTEN HARDWARE.
O
fD
AK
Figure 22
10. (Manual Lift Models Only) Insert crank assembly (AL,
Figure 23) through hole in crank bracket (AJ).
AJAL
Figure 23
11. (Manual Lift Models Only) Thread nut (P, Figure 24)
onto threaded rod (AM).
Nut (P) and threaded rod (AM) = Threaded rod
assembly (g).
NOTE: Nut (P) should be flush with end of threaded rod.
The flange of nut should be facing away from rod.
PAM
g
Figure 24
12. (Manual Lift Models Only)
Hook threaded rod assembly (g, Figure 25) to spring (AN)
and hang spring onto the hole-end of crank assembly
(AL).
ANAL g
Figure 25
13. (Manual Lift Models Only) Lift spring and threaded
rod assembly (AN / g, Figure 26) over tire and under
right rear fender as shown.
AN g
Figure 26
14. (Manual Lift Models Only) Seat nut (P, Figure 27) into
spring anchor bracket (AK) by threading the nut up the
threaded rod and entering through the front of the spring
anchor bracket (AK).
AK
P
Figure 27
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15. (Manual Lift Models Only)
Turn crank assembly (AL, Figure 28) until there is no
bend at joints of lift spring and threaded rod assembly
(AN / g).
16. Tighten capscrew and nut (N/B) and capscrew and nut
(O/D).
N
O
AL
B
D
Figure 28
Lift Rod Deector Installation
1. On the right side of the tractor, in front of rear wheel,
remove outside nut (a, Figure 29) and bolt (b) securing
tunnel (c) to right foot rest support (d).
b d
a
c
Figure 29
2. Insert bolt (C, Figure 30) through lift rod deflector (AO)
and foot rest support (d). Secure with nut (D) on top of
foot rest support.
D
C
AO
d
c
Figure 30
Idler Assembly & Retention Bracket
Installation
1. Slide tiller idler assembly (AP, Figure 31) onto frame rail
(e) and lift shaft (f).
e
AP
f
Figure 31
2. Place retention bracket (AS, Figure 32) over lift shaft (b)
and pivot arm (a).
3. Insert capscrew (A) through washer (J), hole of
retention bracket, hook of lift shaft and washer (J).
Secure with nut (B).
b AS A
J
a
J
B
Figure 32
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4. Push up on foot rest (c, Figure 36) to allow ample room
to assemble tiller idler assembly (AP).
c
Figure 36
5. Slide tiller idler assembly (AP, Figure 37) onto frame rail
(e) and lift shaft (f).
e
AP
f
Figure 37
2. Place retention bracket (AS, Figure 38) over lift shaft (b)
and pivot arm (a).
3. Insert capscrew (A) through washer (J), hole of
retention bracket, hook of lift shaft and washer (J).
Secure with nut (B).
b AS A
J
a
J
B
Figure 38
If idler assembly is dicult to install, perform
the following steps:
1. On LH side of tractor, pull up on foot pad (a, Figure 33)
to expose taptite screw (b) at front of tractor foot rest
(c).
a
b c
Figure 33
2. Loosen, but do not remove taptite screw (b, Figure 34)
at front of tractor foot rest.
b
Figure 34
3. Loosen, but do not remove back nuts (d, Figure 35)
underneath back of tractor foot rest.
d
Figure 35
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Tiller Installation
1. Set the lift lever in down position (forward).
2. Position the tiller on pallet behind the tractor.
3. Using two people, lift tiller (BG, Figure 42) and insert lift
assembly shaft (a) into tube of sleeve hitch assembly
(AG).
a
AG
BG
Figure 42
4. Pivot tiller U-frame assembly (b, Figure 43) into hitch
assembly bracket (AF) as shown. Secure with two pins
(R) and two hair pin clips (S).
NOTE: U-frame assembly (b) is located on front of tiller.
bAF
R
S
Figure 43
5. Insert pin (T, Figure 44) through lift assembly shaft and
tube of sleeve hitch assembly (AG). Secure with pin
retainer (L).
L
T
AG
Figure 44
6. Tighten hardware (b / d, Figure 39) securing foot rest.
b
d
Figure 39
7. Re-attach foot pad (a, Figure 40) to foot rest (c).
a
c
Figure 40
Idler Support Installation
1. Install idler support assembly post (AP, Figure 41) into
hole of sleeve hitch assembly (AG) as shown. Secure
bottom of idler support assembly using pin (Q) and pin
retainer (L).
AP AG
QL
Figure 41
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5. Route belt through tiller idler assembly (AR, Figure 47)
pulleys as shown.
6. Adjust the front idler pulley assembly belt guides
(b) within 1/16” of the belt. FULLY TIGHTEN IDLER
PULLEY ASSEMBLY HARDWARE.
NOTE: Ensure the V-belt seats properly in the
V-grooves and the backside idler pulleys.
AR
b
Figure 47
7. Route belt around front PTO pulley as shown. (c, Figure
48) as shown.
NOTE: Ensure the V-belt seats properly in the V-groove.
c
Figure 48
Belt Installation
1. Install the belt (AR, Figure 45) on the rear tiller pulley (a)
as shown.
NOTE: Idler pulley needs to be pushed forward for
routing belt.
a
AR
Figure 45
2. Route the belt over V-pulley of idler support assembly
(AQ, Figure 46).
3. Continue routing backside of belt under backside idler
pulley (AE) and under V-pulley (AD) as shown.
NOTE: Ensure the V-belt seats properly in the
V-grooves and the backside idler pulley.
4. (Hydraulic Lift Models Only) Remove differential lock
rod.
Route belt above and re-attach differential lock rod.
AE
AQ
AD
Figure 46
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2. Note: Both rear belt guard supports (a, Figure 51)
should be in a vertical position.
Secure the back of the belt cover (BO) to the rear belt
guard supports (a) using the hardware shown in Figure
47.
Hardware order is from inside of tractor to outside:
Capscrew (U) - Inside Belt Guard Support (a) - Spacer
(V) - Cover (BO)- Nylon Washer (W) - Step Spacer (X)
- Washer (Y) - Spacer (V) - Outside Belt Guard Support
(a) - Lockwasher (Z) - Nut (AA)
Tighten hardware.
a
ZV
X
W
Y
V U
AA
BO
Figure 51
3. Ensure tiller tine is 4” from the ground.
If not, adjust 1-2” distance at ball joint as needed to
achieve 4” distance, as shown Figure 52.
1”- 2”
Figure 52
8. To properly add tension to belt, push spring loaded
tension pulley (d, Figure 49) forward and route belt onto
backside of rear tiller pulley (a) as shown.
d a
e
Figure 49
9. Tighten hardware for bracket (e, Figure 49). Ensure the
bracket is 1/16” from the tension pulley.
NOTE: Bracket (e) serves as a protector for the tension
pulley (d).
NOTE: Rear tiller pulley (a) may be adjusted slightly in or
out for better belt alignment. Loosen set screw on pulley
hub and adjust as needed.
Belt Cover Installation
1. Secure the front of belt cover (BO, Figure 50) to the
post above the triple pulley assembly using pivot rod
(BP) and pin retainer (L).
BO
LBP
Figure 50
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4. Pull spring loaded tension pulley (b, Figure 55)
backwards to remove belt tension.
5. Remove belt from all pulleys
b
Figure 55
6. Set the lift lever in down position (forward).
7. Remove pin retainer (L, Figure 56) and pin (T) securing
lift assembly shaft (c) into tube of sleeve hitch assembly
(AG).
L
T
AG
c
Figure 56
Tiller Removal
1. Remove cover hardware as shown in Figure 53:
capscrew (U), spacer (V), nylon washer (W), step
spacer (X), washer (Y), spacer (V), lock washer (Z) and
nut (AA) securing the rear supports (a) and belt cover
(BO).
a
ZV
X
W
Y
V U
AA
BO
Figure 53
2. Remove pin retainer (L, Figure 54) from pivot rod (BP).
3. Disassemble belt cover (BO).
BO
LBP
Figure 54
Tiller Removal
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