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24453G-GB (rev.4) Safety and Operation / Maintenance and Parts Manual Matador 71 Series:BN, EH & CF - Engine type: Honda GX160 K1-Q4 Product codes: LDDD081, LDDD181, LBDD700 & LDDD700 WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be...
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF INTRODUCTION SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL 2.1 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: This is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is operated and maintained. This SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL should be regarded as part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and second-hand machines are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the machine.
SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL Spares Stocking Guide To keep your equipment fully operational and productive, Ransomes suggests you maintain a stock of the more commonly used maintenance items. We have included part numbers for the additional support materials and training aids.
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Wheel Nut It may not be possible to illustrate every item. With certain items purchased from outside suppliers some component parts may not be available from Ransomes and may need to be specially ordered from the supplier. QUANTITIES Quantities shown are for one assembly or sub-assembly.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL • Remember that some people are deaf or blind and that children and animals can be unpredictable. This safety symbol indicates important safety • Keep travelling speeds low enough for an messages in this manual.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL • When working underneath lifted parts or LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION machines, make sure adequate support Is • Park the machine on level ground. provided. • Before leaving the driving position, stop the •...
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RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous IMPORTANT: Transport speed is for highway situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death use only. Never select transport speed on grass or serious injury.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL DIMENSIONS Whole Body Vibration with Trailing Seat Standard ISO 2631-1: 1985 Evaluation of human exposure to whole body vibration -- Part 1: General requirements. & & VIBRATION LEVEL The machine was tested for whole body and hand/ arm vibration levels.
Make & Type • Nom & Type • Merk & Type • Marke und Typ • Marca e tipo • Fabrikat og type • Fabrikat & typ • Malli ja tyyppi • Marca y Tipo • Marca & Tipo ....Ransomes Matador 71 Category •...
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RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL Conformity Assessment Procedure • Procédure de conformité•évaluation • Conformiteitsbeoordelingsprocedur • Verfahren zur Beurteilung der Konformität • Procedura di valutazione conformità • Procedure for overensstemmelsesvurdering • Procedur för utvärderande av uppfyllande •...
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Vakuutamme, että lisävaruste • Certificamos que el accesorio Make • Marque • Merk • Fabrikat • Marca • Fabrikat • Märke • Merkki • Marca: Ransomes Conforms to the Harmonised standard • Est conforme à la norme • Voldoet aan de Standaard •...
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF DECALS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL SAFETY DECALS A903491 Read Operator's Manual. A903489 Keep a Safe Distance from the Machine. A903492 Stay Clear of Hot Surfaces. 009034910 009034890 009034920 A903490 Do Not Remove Safety Shields While Engine is Running.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF CONTROLS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL 6.1A OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL - MECHANICAL (OPC) (Fig. 6.1A.1) By depressing button B Lever A can be operated thereby engaging forward drive and cylinder rotation (Cylinder will only rotate if Cylinder clutch is engaged see 6.4).
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF CONTROLS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL 6.1C OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) ( Fig. 6.1C.1) Operator Presence Control (OPC) By sliding grip A in the direction shown Lever B can be depressed thereby engaging forward drive and cylinder rotation (Cylinder will only rotate if Cylinder clutch is engaged see 6.4).
CONTROLS RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL BRAKE RELEASE LEVER (A Fig.6.3) The landroll brake is applied when the hand lever is moved to its upper position. To fully release the landroll brake move the hand lever downwards.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL DAILY INSPECTION CAUTION The daily inspection should be performed only when the engine is off and all fluids are cold. Lower implements to the ground, engage parking brake, stop engine and remove ignition key.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL O P E R A T O R P R E S E N C E A N D S A F E T Y I N T E R L O C K S Y S T E M The operator presence system controls the primary drive clutch.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL OPERATING PROCEDURE CAUTION To help prevent injury, always wear safety glasses, leather work shoes or boots, a hard hat and ear protection. Under no circumstances should the engine be started with the operator presence system engaged.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL WARNING DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15° Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Read Section 3.7. Use caution when operating near drop off points.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height is determined by the position of the front rolls in relation to the bottom blade, variation of this height is made by adjusting the front roll. A range of cut between 6mm and 28mm can be achieved with the adjustments explained below.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL CYLINDER TO BOTTOM BLADE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 8.3) To check that the cutting cylinder is set correctly to the bottom blade: tilt the machine back, hold a thin piece of paper between the edge of the blade and spiral cutters and turn the cylinder manually.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL CONCAVE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 8.6) If the grass clippings do not enter the grassbox satisfactorily then the concave needs adjusting: Ensure that the concave aligns correctly with the bottom edge of the bottom block.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS (Fig. 8.8) CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS To gain access to chains remove the chain case cover. When correctly adjusted all three transmission chains should be slightly slack in all positions.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL 8.10 HANDLE ADJUSTMENT The height of the handle can be adjusted two ways to suit the operator : Where the tubes are attached to the side frames (A Fig. 8.10) and where the handlebars are attached to the lower handle tube (B Fig.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL 8.12 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Secure brake cable to abutment on the handlebar. Route brake cable through brake bracket abutment, pull inner cable tight through pivot pin, and secure with screw B (fig...
Only a mower and trailing seat to jack-knife Ransomes trailing seat (LMAA747) should be used causing loss of control. with these machines. FITTING THE TRAILING SEAT TO THE MACHINE CAUTION Position trailing seat behind the machine.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF MAINTENANCE SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL t e l e t i t e l t n i / y l y l i l l i l i o i f r e t l...
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF MAINTENANCE SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL Should the number of working hours that the machine is in use during the indicated period exceed the number quoted in brackets then use the recommended ‘working hour’ guide as the maintenance schedule.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF MAINTENANCE SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL 10.3 Clutch and Layshaft Cover (Fig. 10.3) Undo the fixing screws for cover (A Fig. 10.3) and remove cover. Grass can then be cleared from the primary clutch and layshaft area. When completed replace cover and secure with original fixings.
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF LUBRICATION SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL For recommended lubricants see page 9. Should the number of working hours that the machine is in use during the indicated period exceed the number quoted in brackets, then use the recommended ‘working hour’...
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF LUBRICATION SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL 11.4 MACHINE Before using the machine for the first time, lubricate the following points using an grease gun and recommended grease: Cutting cylinder bearings (A Fig. 11.4a) Landroll (A Fig. 11.5b)
RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF GUARANTEE / SALES & SERVICE SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL GUARANTEE We GUARANTEE that should any defect in workmanship or material occur in the goods within TWO YEARS or two thousand hours (on models equipped with hour meters), or whichever occurs first.
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RANSOMES MATADOR 71 series: BN/CF SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL NOTES GB-34...
CONTENTS RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL CONTENTS Section Title Page CUTTING UNIT AND CLUTCH ..................3 MAIN FRAME & GRASSBOX MAIN FRAME & GRASSBOX MECHANICAL OPC ............5 MAIN FRAME & GRASSBOX MOTIVAR OPC ............... 9 MECHANICAL OPC ...................... 12 HANDLEBARS, HANDLES &...
RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL CUTTING UNIT AND CLUTCH Parts-2...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS CUTTING UNIT AND CLUTCH ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO LMAA816 Btm Block & Blade As Bottom Block Assy MBA7086 Bottom Blade 001190018 Scrw-csk 5/16-18x1/2 Btm Bld MBC3362C Cutting Cylinder Assy...
RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL MAIN FRAME & GRASSBOX MECHANICAL OPC Parts-4...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS MAIN FRAME & GRASSBOX MECHANICAL OPC ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO MBF2254 Wldmt-chassis, 71 Matador MBC4275A Mounting Plate A691159 Exhaust Deflector 006890150 Engine-honda Gx160-q4 450479 Scrw-hex M10 X 25 Verbus Ripp...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS MAIN FRAME & GRASSBOX MECHANICAL OPC Note A After & Including serial no. EH100308 Note B Before & Including serial no. EH100307 ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO 450324 Nut-hex M8...
RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL MAIN FRAME & GRASSBOX MOTIVAR OPC Parts-8...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS MAIN FRAME & GRASSBOX MOTIVAR OPC ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO MBF2254 Wldmt-chassis, 71 Matador MBC4275A Mounting Plate A691159 Exhaust Deflector 006890150 Engine-honda Gx160-q4 450479 Scrw-hex M10 X 25 Verbus Ripp...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS MAIN FRAME & GRASSBOX MOTIVAR OPC ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO 450324 Nut-hex M8 MBE3667A Cover Nut MBG6527 Cover Bracket MBG6724 Cover-Matador MBF2239 Plate-cover MBG6626 Tube - Cover 450539 Scrw-pan Hd M6 X 12 450389 Wshr-m6 X 12.5 X 1.8...
RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL STANDARD HANDLEBARS, HANDLES & CONTROLS MECHANICAL OPC Parts-12...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS STANDARD HANDLEBARS, HANDLES & CONTROLS MECHANICAL OPC ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO 450726 Capscrw-sckt M8 X 35 450390 Wshr-m8 X 17 X 1.8 MBF2097 Asm-brake Lever MBG5994.07 Lever-brake A219335 Brg-nyliner 12 X 13.6 X 12...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS STANDARD HANDLEBARS, HANDLES & CONTROLS MOTIVAR OPC ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO 450726 Capscrw-sckt M8 X 35 450390 Wshr-m8 X 17 X 1.8 MBF2097 Asm-brake Lever MBG5994.07 Lever-brake A219335 Brg-nyliner 12 X 13.6 X 12...
RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LOW CLEARANCE HANDLEBARS, HANDLES & CONTROLS MECHANICAL OPC Parts-16...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS LOW CLEARANCE HANDLEBARS, HANDLES & CONTROLS MECHANICAL OPC ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO 450726 Capscrw-sckt M8 X 35 450390 Wshr-m8 X 17 X 1.8 MBF2097 Asm-brake Lever MBG5994.07 Lever-brake A219335 Brg-nyliner 12 X 13.6 X 12...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS LOW CLEARANCE HANDLEBARS, HANDLES & CONTROLS MOTIVAR OPC ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO 450726 Capscrw-sckt M8 X 35 450390 Wshr-m8 X 17 X 1.8 MBF2097 Asm-brake Lever MBG5994.07 Lever-brake A219335 Brg-nyliner 12 X 13.6 X 12...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS BRAKES & LANDROLL SCRAPER ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO MBF2258 Brake Bracket Assy 450191 Scrw-hex M8 X 20 450390 Wshr-M8 X 17 X 1.8 450411 Lockwshr-m8 X 12.75 X 2...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS FRONT ROLL ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO MBF2238 Front Roll Cross Shaft Assy 450192 Scrw-hex M8 X 25 450324 Nut-hex M8 450411 Lockwshr-m8 X 12.75 X 2 MBC3218 Ferrule A199302 Insert-helicoil M10 X 1.5d...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS FRONT ROLL ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO LMAA614 Side Rolls MBC3285 Carriage Assy Lh MBC3286 Carraige Assy Rh MBC3418 Shaft. A210137 Bush-oilite 20 X 25 X 20 A299301 Lubricator-m6 Str...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS LANDROLL ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO MBC9298 Housing A203604 Brg-ball 20 X 47 X 14 451977 Circlip-int 47 X 1.75 T 450190 Scrw-hex M8 X 16 A292050 Sprg-disc 8.2 X 16 X 0.9...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS DRIVES ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO MBC3250A Shaft 450383 Nut-hex M20 Nyloc A143100 Pin, 8 X 98.5 MBG6621 Lever-l/R Clutch MBG6468 Shoulder Pin A292085 Sprg-disc 12.2 X 25 X 0.7...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL 1.10 1.13 1.11 1.12 1.17 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.18 1.19a 1.19b 1.21 1.20 Parts-30...
RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO IDL039 Kit-Decal, 71 Matador 1.10 009034620 Decal-Hoc Adj 1.11 009034760 Decal-Noise 100 1.12 009034970 Decal-Spark Plu 1.13 009034910 Decal-Instruction 1.14 009034940 Decal-Clinder Hazard 1.15 009034920 Decal-Hot 1.16...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO LMAA628 Trailing Seat 5.10 450379 Nut-hex M10 Nyloc 5.15 450391 Wshr-m10 X 21 X 2.2 5.25 451144 Scrw-pan Hd #10 X 13 5.30 452100823 Wshr-15/16 X 1-3/4 X .104 5.35...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO 002993013 Lubricator M6 STR 4116099 Grooved Roll Tube 451972 Circlip Int 42 x 12 824100333 Bearing Ball 20 x 42 x 12 MBC3318 Boss MBC3367...
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RANSOMES MEDIUM PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL LIST OF PARTS ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION REMARKS PART NO MBC9298 Housing A203604 Brg-ball 20 X 47 X 14 451977 Circlip-int 47 X 1.75 T 450190 Scrw-hex M8 X 16 A292050 Sprg-disc 8.2 X 16 X 0.9...
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NUMERICAL INDEX RANSOMES SMALL PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL NUMERICAL INDEX PART NO DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM LMAA816 Btm Block & Blade As 450391 Wshr-m10 X 21 X 2.2 5.15 MBA7086 Bottom Blade 450391 Wshr-m10 X 21 X 2.2...
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NUMERICAL INDEX RANSOMES SMALL PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL NUMERICAL INDEX PART NO DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM 452702 Scrw-hex M8 X 20 Taptite A149065 Cotter Pin, 1/2 452702 Scrw-hex M8 X 20 Taptite A199054 Clevis, M10 452702...
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NUMERICAL INDEX RANSOMES SMALL PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL NUMERICAL INDEX PART NO DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM H001202 Brg-align 17 X 40 X 12 MBC5485A Connecting Link H001733 Brg-ball 20 X 42 X 12 MBC5504 Ferrule IDL039...
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NUMERICAL INDEX RANSOMES SMALL PEDESTRIAN RANGE PARTS MANUAL NUMERICAL INDEX PART NO DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM MBG6527 Cover Bracket MBG6557 Housing-bearing MBG6592 Drive Pinion MBG6594 Drive Spindle 71 Mat MBG6621 Lever-l/R Clutch MBG6626 Tube - Cover...
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