John Deere 440 Loader Operator’s Manual Instant Download (Publication No.OMW43409)

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Loader
440
John Deere Welland Works OMW43409 Issue E4 (This
manual replaces OMW42582 Issue G3) LITHO IN
U.S.A. ENGLISH
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Introduction
THANK YOU for purchasing a John Deere product.
stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when
you order parts. If this manual is kept on the
machine, also file the identification numbers in
a secure place off the machine.
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to
operate and service your machine correctly.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury
or equipment damage.
WARRANTY is provided as part of John Deere's
support program for customers who operate and
maintain their equipment as described in this
manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty
certificate which you should have received from
your dealer.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part
of your machine and should remain with the
machine when you sell it.
W
THIS MACHINE IS OF METRIC design. Measurements in
this manual are metric with the customary U.S.
measurement following. Use only metric hardware
and tools as specified.
This warranty provides you the assurance that
John Deere will back its products where defects
appear within the warranty period. In some
circumstances, John Deere also provides field
improvements, often without charge to the
customer, even if the product is out of warranty.
Should the equipment be abused, or modified to
change its performance beyond the original
factory specifications, the warranty will become
void and field improvements may be denied.
Setting fuel delivery above specifications or
otherwise overpowering machines will result in
such action.
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined by
facing in the direction of forward travel.
WRITE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS in
the Specifications section. Accurately record all
the
numbers to help in tracing the machine should it
be
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Contents
Page
Page
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 05-1
Attachments Materials Buckets . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 40-1 Preparing Bucket for
Tines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1 Attach
Bucket Tines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40-2 Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 40-2 Ballast Box . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3 Ballast
Box Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40-4 Bucket Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 40-5
Prepare the Tractor Approved Tractors . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Using Roll-over
Protective Structure . . . . . . . 10-1 Keep
ROPS Installed Properly . . . . . . . . . . .
10-1 Removing Front Weights . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 10-2 Approved Front Tires . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Setting Front Tread
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Inflating
Front Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-3 Checking Front Wheel Hardware . . . . . . .
. . 10-3 Approved Rear Tires . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 10-4 Selecting Rear Tread . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Tractor Ballast
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Suggested Minimum Ballasting . . . . . . . . . .
. 10-7 Using Ballast Chart . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 10-8
Lubrication and Maintenance Lubricating and
Maintaining Loader Safely. . . . 45-1 Observing
Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45-1 Selecting Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 45-2 Alternative Lubricants . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 45-2 Lubricating Loader .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-3 Checking
Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Level . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45-3 Tightening Mounting Frame Hardware . . . . .
. 45-4
Adding Rear Wheel Ballast . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 10-9 Adding Ballast to 3-Point Hitch . . . .
. . . . . . 10-10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 50-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 15-1
Service Servicing Loader Safely . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 55-1 Keep Service Area Clean . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 55-2 Metric Cap Screw
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . 55-3 Servicing
Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55-4 Avoid High Pressure Fluids . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 55-4 O-Ring Installation . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 55-5 Torque Procedure for
Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-5 Hose
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 55-6 Replacing Orifices . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 55-6
Detaching the Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 20-1
Attaching the Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 25-1
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 30-1
Operating the Loader Preoperating Checks . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-1 Using Ballast Box
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-1 Using
Bucket Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .
35-2 Leveling and Scraping Forward . . . . . . .
. . . 35-2 Leveling in Reverse . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 35-3 Removing Material from a
Pile . . . . . . . . . . . 35-3 Carrying Material
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35-3 Loading Operations . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 35-4 Digging . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-5 Backfilling . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-5
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 60-1
Crime Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 65-1
Assembly GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 70-1
Continued on next page
All information, illustrations and specifications
in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time
without notice. OMW43409 E4-19-08APR94 COPYRIGHT
1993 DEERE COMPANY Moline, Illinois All rights
reserved A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION
Manual Previous Editions Copyright1994 Deere
Company
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Contents
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Specifications Index
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Checklists
PREDELIVERY The following list is a reminder of
points to inspect. Check off each item as it is
found satisfactory or after correction is
made. , Loader has been correctly assembled. ,
All decals are in place and readable. , Tractor
is properly ballasted. , Scratches are painted.
, Wheel tread is properly set.
, Hoses do not contact any sharp edges or hang
too low below tractor.
, Transmission/hydraulic oil level is correct. ,
This loader has been tested and to the best of
my , Loader responds correctly to
controls. knowledge is ready for delivery to the
customer. , Mounting frame hardware is tightened
to correct Signature torque. Date , Loader
has been lubricated. , Hydraulic connections do
not leak.
WX,440,CK,A -19-23AUG93
DELIVERY The following list is a reminder of
important information that should be explained to
the customer. , Safe operation and service. ,
Give the customer the operator's
manual. Encourage the customer to read it. ,
Loader controls and operation. Signature ,
Lubrication. Date WX,440,CK,B -19-23AUG93
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Checklists
AFTER-SALE The following items should be checked sometime during the first six months of loader operation. Check off each item as found satisfactory or correction is made. , Check for loose or missing hardware. Mounting , If possible, operate the loader. Loader should frame hardware is tightened to correct torque. respond correctly to controls. , Check for broken or missing parts. Repair as , All decals are fastened and legible. necessary. Signature , Hydraulic hoses and connections do not leak. Date , Transmission/hydraulic oil level is correct. WX,440,CK,C -19-23AUG93 AFTER-SALE The following items should be checked sometime during the first six months of loader operation. Check off each item as found satisfactory or correction is made. , Check for loose or missing hardware. Mounting , If possible, operate the loader. Loader should frame hardware is tightened to correct torque. respond correctly to controls. , Check for broken or missing parts. Repair as , All decals are fastened and legible. necessary. Signature , Hydraulic hoses and connections do not leak. Date , Transmission/hydraulic oil level is correct. WX,440,CK,C -19-23AUG93 AFTER-SALE The following items should be checked sometime during the first six months of loader operation. Check off each item as found satisfactory or correction is made. , Check for loose or missing hardware. Mounting , If possible, operate the loader. Loader should frame hardware is tightened to correct torque. respond correctly to controls. , Check for broken or missing parts. Repair as , All decals are fastened and legible. necessary. Signature , Hydraulic hoses and connections do not leak. Date , Transmission/hydraulic oil level is correct. WX,440,CK,C -19-23AUG93 AFTER-SALE The following items should be checked sometime during the first six months of loader operation. Check off each item as found satisfactory or correction is made. , Check for loose or missing hardware. Mounting , If possible, operate the loader. Loader should frame hardware is tightened to correct torque. respond correctly to controls. , Check for broken or missing parts. Repair as , All decals are fastened and legible. necessary. Signature , Hydraulic hoses and connections do not leak. Date , Transmission/hydraulic oil level is correct. WX,440,CK,C -19-23AUG93 AFTER-SALE The following items should be checked sometime during the first six months of loader operation. Check off each item as found satisfactory or correction is made. , Check for loose or missing hardware. Mounting , If possible, operate the loader. Loader should frame hardware is tightened to correct torque. respond correctly to controls. , Check for broken or missing parts. Repair as , All decals are fastened and legible. necessary. Signature , Hydraulic hoses and connections do not leak. Date , Transmission/hydraulic oil level is correct. WX,440,CK,C -19-23AUG93 AFTER-SALE The following items should be checked sometime during the first six months of loader operation. Check off each item as found satisfactory or correction is made. , Check for loose or missing hardware. Mounting , If possible, operate the loader. Loader should frame hardware is tightened to correct torque. respond correctly to controls. , Check for broken or missing parts. Repair as , All decals are fastened and legible. necessary. Signature , Hydraulic hoses and connections do not leak. Date , Transmission/hydraulic oil level is correct. WX,440,CK,C -19-23AUG93


OWNER REGISTER Name Model Address Serial Number City Date Sold State/Prov Mail Code WX,440,CK,D -19-23AUG93 OWNER REGISTER Name Model Address Serial Number City Date Sold State/Prov Mail Code WX,440,CK,D -19-23AUG93 OWNER REGISTER Name Model Address Serial Number City Date Sold State/Prov Mail Code WX,440,CK,D -19-23AUG93 OWNER REGISTER Name Model Address Serial Number City Date Sold State/Prov Mail Code WX,440,CK,D -19-23AUG93 OWNER REGISTER Name Model Address Serial Number City Date Sold State/Prov Mail Code WX,440,CK,D -19-23AUG93 OWNER REGISTER Name Model Address Serial Number City Date Sold State/Prov Mail Code WX,440,CK,D -19-23AUG93
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Safety
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the
safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on
your machine or in this manual, be alert to the
potential for personal injury. Follow
recommended precautions and safe operating
practices. DX,ALERT -19-03MAR93
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T81389
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal wordDANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTIONis used with the safety-alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious
hazards. DANGER or WARNING safety signs are
located near specific hazards. General
precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs.
CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages
in this manual. DX,SIGNAL -19-03MAR93
-19-30SEP88
TS187
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all
safety messages in this manual and on your
machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety
signs. Be sure new equipment components and
repair parts include the current safety signs.
Replacement safety signs are available from your
John Deere dealer. Learn how to operate the
machine and how to use controls properly. Do not
let anyone operate without instruction. Keep
your machine in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may
impair the function and/or safety and affect
machine life. If you do not understand any part
of this manual and need assistance, contact your
John Deere dealer.
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TS201
DX,READ
-19-03MAR93
05-1
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PROTECT PEOPLE AND ANIMALS Never allow anyone to
walk or work under a raised loader. Be sure that
people, livestock, or pets are not standing near
the machine while in operation. Do not use the
loader as a work platform. Do not lift or carry
anyone on loader, in bucket or on any
attachment. WX,440,SY,5
-19-23AUG93
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W01150

• AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS
• To avoid rollovers
• Be careful when operating on a slope.
• Avoid holes, ditches and obstructions which may
  cause tractor and loader to tip over.
• Balance loads so weight is evenly distributed and
  load is stable.
• Carry loads close to the ground to aid visibility
  and lower center of gravity.
• Know capacity of loader. Do not overload.
• Reduce speed before turning. Avoid sharp turns.

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AVOID POWER LINES Serious injury or death can
result if tractor or loader contacts electrical
lines. Check lift height clearance before
raising loader. Do not leave the operator's seat
if any part of tractor or loader contacts
lines. WX,440,SY,6 -19-23AUG93
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W01145
DIG SAFELY Before digging, check for location of
underground cables, gas lines and water
mains. Do not leave the operator's seat if any
part of tractor or loader contacts
lines. WX,440,SY,7 -19-23AUG93
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W01149
DETACH LOADER SAFELY Detach loader on a hard
level surface. Before disconnecting hydraulic
hoses relieve all hydraulic pressure. WX,80,
SY,I -19-30MAY89
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CARRY MATERIALS SAFELY Be sure anyone operating
the loader is aware of safe operation and
potential hazards. Do not exceed lift capacity of
loader. Carry load low at all times. Stop loader
gradually when lowering or lifting loads. To
help prevent loss of control, do not use FLOAT
position to lower loader. Do not handle round
bales, the loader is not designed for and has no
approved attachments to handle round
bales. Avoid handling loose or shiftable
loads. Reduce tractor ground speed when
traveling over rough ground or when making
turns. Drive slowly through gates and
doors. WX,440,SY,8 -19-23AUG93
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W01146
HELP PREVENT ROLL-OVERS Use recommended rear
ballast for stability. Use widest rear wheel
tread setting (A) to maximize stability.
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WX,440,SY,1 -19-23AUG93
KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE Only allow the operator
on the tractor. Keep all riders off. Riders on
tractor or machine are subject to injury such as
being struck by foreign objects and/or being
thrown off. Riders also obstruct the operator's
view resulting in the machine being operatad in
an unsafe manner.
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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Be prepared if a fire
starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for
doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire
department near your telephone. DX,FIRE2 -19-03
MAR93
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TS291
USE SEAT BELT PROPERLY Use a seat belt when you
operate with a roll-over protective structure
(ROPS) or cab to minimize chance of injury from
an accident such as an overturn. Do not use a
seat belt if operating without a ROPS or
cab. DX,ROPS1 -19-03MAR93
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TS205
DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS Do not allow the loader
or load being carried to impair visibility. Carry
the loader at a low position. Allow for
additional length of loader on tractor while
turning. Balance load so weight is evenly
distributed and load is stable. Drive slowly if
carrying material such as gravel, rough
conditions may cause spillage. Avoid carrying
materials wider than the tractor. Use lighting
on tractor to warn other drivers of your presence.
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USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND DEVICES Slow moving
tractors, self-propelled equipment and towed
implements or attachments can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They are difficult
to see, especially at night. Avoid personal
injury or death resulting from collision with a
vehicle. Whenever driving on public roads, use
flashing warning lights and turn signal according
to local regulation. To increase visibility, use
the lights and devices provided with your
machine. For some equipment, install extra
flashing warning lights. Keep safety items in
good condition. Replace missing or damaged items.
An implement safety lighting kit is available
from your John Deere dealer.
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TS951
DX,FLASH
-19-15MAR93
SERVICE LOADER SAFELY Always engage parking brake
or place transmission in PARK, lower loader to
ground, shut off engine and remove key before
servicing. Do not walk or perform service under
a raised loader, bucket or attachment unless it
is securely blocked or held in position. Keep
all parts in good condition and properly
installed. Repair any damage immediately and
repair or replace any worn or broken
parts. Before disconnecting hydraulic hoses,
relieve hydraulic pressure in system.
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CHECK HOSES FOR DAMAGE Hydraulic hoses can fail
due to physical damage, kinks, age and
exposure. Check hoses regularly. Replace damaged
hoses. WX,440A,SY,11 -19-08APR94
AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS Escaping fluid under
pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines.
Tighten all connections before applying
pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of
cardboard. Protect hands and body from high
pressure fluids. If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the
skin must be surgically removed within a few
hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar
with this type of injury should reference a
knowledgeable medical source. Such information is
available from Deere Company Medical Department
in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A. DX,FLUID -19-0
3MAR93
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X9811
STORE ATTACHMENTS SAFELY Stored attachments such
as dual wheels, cage wheels, and loaders can fall
and cause serious injury or death. Securely
store attachments and implements to prevent
falling. Keep playing children and bystanders
away from storage area.
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TS219
DX,STORE
-19-03MAR93
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SAFETY SIGN LOCATION
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Prepare the Tractor
APPROVED TRACTORS The 440 Loader has been
designed for use on 870, 970, and 1070 2-Wheel
Drive and MFWD John Deere Tractors. WX,440A
,PT,1 -19-08APR94
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W01152
USING ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
N
CAUTION To help prevent personal injury or death
caused by tractor roll-over, be sure tractor is
equipped with roll-over protective structure
(ROPS) and use approved seat belt. In addition,
add rear ballast recommended.
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W11507
WX,440,PT,2 -19-23AUG93
KEEP ROPS INSTALLED PROPERLY Make certain all
parts are reinstalled correctly if the roll-over
protective structure (ROPS) is loosened or
removed for any reason. Tighten mounting bolts to
proper torque. The protection offered by ROPS
will be impaired if ROPS is subjected to
structural damage, is involved in an overturn
incident, or is in any way altered by welding,
bending, drilling, or cutting. A damaged ROPS
should be replaced, not reused. DX,ROPS3 -1
9-03MAR93
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TS212
05-8
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Prepare the Tractor REMOVING FRONT WEIGHTS NOTE
Front weight bracket EXTENSIONS are NOT
compatible with the loader. IMPORTANT To
prevent interference with loader, remove all
weights. Remove all front weights. IMPORTANT
Front weight bracket MUST NOT be bent or damaged
in any way. See Assembly section for checking
and adjusting sequence. The weight bracket is
required for installation of loader and must
remain on tractor.
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W14768
WX,440A,PT,3
-19-08APR94
APPROVED FRONT TIRES IMPORTANT Tires are
approved on their rated load capacity. Tires of
similar size with equal to or greater load rating
may be used. TRACTOR APP'D TIRES 870 . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00-15 4PR 7-14
6PR (MFWD) 25x8.50-15 4PR 970 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00-15 4PR 5.50-16
4PR 7-16 6PR (MFWD) 27x8.50-15 4PR 1070 . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00-16
4PR 6.50-16 4PR 8-16 6PR (MFWD) 27x8.50-15 4PR
WX,440,PT,4
-19-23AUG93
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Prepare the Tractor
SETTING FRONT TREAD WIDTH Front tread width (A)
should be set to the same tread width as rear
tires whenever possible. See Setting Rear Tread
Width in this section. There are no minimum
tread settings. WX,440,PT,5
-19-23AUG93
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W14769
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W14770
INFLATING FRONT TIRES Inflate regular tires to
pressure recommended for heavy front-mounted
equipment. Inflate MFWD tires 27.6 kPa (0.3 bar)
(4 psi) above pressure recommended for heavy
front-mounted equipment. See your tractor
operator's manual. WX,440,PT,6 -19-23AUG93
-UN-06OCT88
W11375
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL HARDWARE IMPORTANT Avoid
damage to tractor caused by loose hardware. After
the first 4 hours and 8 hours of operation,
retighten front wheel hardware. Recheck and
tighten frequently during the first 100 hours of
operation. See your tractor operator's manual.
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W14767
WX,440,PT,7 -19-23AUG93
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