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Manual Poulan 279370

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  • Poulan 279370 - page 1

    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: 279370 LA WN TRACTOR AL W A YS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERA TION W ARNING: Read this Owner's Man u al and follow all W arnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry . IMPOR T ANT MANUAL Do Not Throw A way 186895 Re v . 2 04.29.03 RD/TR Printed in U.S .A. 02478 00993-poulan_pro ...

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    2 DO NO T : • Do not turn on slopes unless necessar y , and then, tur n slowly and g radually downhill, if possib le. • Do not mow near drop-offs , ditches, or embankments . The mower could suddenly turn ov er if a wheel is ov er the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge cav es in. • Do not mow on w et grass . Reduced traction could cause s ...

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    3 W ARNING: In order to pre vent ac- ci den tal star ting when setting up, trans por t ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, y ou may lose control of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow onl y the attachments that are rec om ...

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    4 Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter : 3.5 Pints W/O Filter : 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Cham pi on RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th 5.3 Re verse: 1.5 Tire Pressure: F ront: ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 5

    5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Mulch Blades (2) Keys Slope Sheet Steering Extension Shaft Steering Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Blade ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 6

    6 HO W T O SET UP Y OUR TRA CT OR INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment knob . • Remov e adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or assembly of seat to tractor . • Pivot seat upward and remo v e from the cardboard pack- ing. Remov e the cardboard packing and discard. ? ...

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    7 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 2 SEA T P AN SHOULDER BOL T ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLA T W ASHER SEA T FIG. 3 SEA T P AN LABEL CHECK B A TTER Y (See Fig. 3) • Lift seat pan to raised position. • If this batter y is put into ser vice after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge batter y for minim um of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See & ...

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    8 ASSEMBL Y FIG. 4 T O CONVERT T O B A GGING OR DISCHARGING NO TE: The mulcher blades will dis charge and bag grass , but f or best bagging and discharging install the high per- fo r mance blades . • Remov e mulcher plate and mulcher b lades and install high perf or mance blades , (see BLADE REMO V AL in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this man u al) ...

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    9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tr actor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- ing. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PR ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 10

    10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY R ULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliarize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual for future ref erence. Our tractors conf orm to the safety standards of the America ...

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    11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thr own into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Always wear saf ety glass es or eye shields while operating y our tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repair s. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectac les or stan dard safety glasses. HO ...

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    12 OPERA TION AT T ACH MENT CLUTCH LEVER "DIS EN GA GED" PO SI TION A TT ACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH PO SI TION "ENGA GED" PO SI TION LO W POSITION FIG. 8 FIG. 7 DEFLECT OR SHIELD T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across an y slope. • Choose the slowest sp ...

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    13 OPERA TION BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in y our tractor has been shipped, from the f actor y , already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on le vel ground. • Remov e oil fi ll cap/dipstic k and wipe clean, reinser t the dipstick and scre w cap tight, wa it f or a f ew seco ...

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    14 MULCHING MO WING TIPS IMPORT ANT : FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUIL T -UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EA CH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they f all onto the lawn they will disperse into the g rass and not be noticed. Also , the mulched g ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 15

    15 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE S ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 16

    16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 11) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades . • Remove b lade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade . • Install new or reshar pened blade with tr ailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn. IMPORT ANT : T O ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH ST ...

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    17 B A TTER Y Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient f or nor mal use. Howe v er , per iodic charging of the batter y with an automotiv e charger will extend its lif e. • K eep batter y and ter minals clean. • K eep batter y bolts tight. • K eep small v ent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour . NO T ...

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    18 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubbor n dr ied gum fi bers. ENGINE COOLING FINS SP ARK PLUG AIR SCREEN SCREWS BLO WER HOUSING SCREWS DIPSTICK TUBE AS SEM BL Y ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 15 ...

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    19 MAINTENANCE IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER (See Fig. 17) The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel fi lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu re tor , re place ment is re quired. • With engine cool, remov e fi lter and plug fuel line sec- tions. • Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel line with arrow poin ...

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    20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SE RI OUS IN JU R Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUST - MENTS: • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove ke y . ...

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    21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NUT "E" "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 21 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 22 FRONT -T O-BA CK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORT ANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLO WING FRONT -TO-BA CK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSAR Y , BE SURE TO AD JUST BO TH FR ONT LINKS EQU AL L Y SO MO WER WILL S ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 22

    22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 23 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 23) The mower b lade dr ive belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ark the tractor on le v el surf ace. Engage par king brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Remove mow er from tractor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of man ual). • Work belt off both mandre ...

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    23 T O ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA TTER Y (See Fig. 28) W ARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away fr om bat ter ies. Al ways wear e ye pr o tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to star t the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA TTER Y" in th ...

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    24 REPLA CING BA TTER Y (See Figs. 29 and 30) W ARNING: Do not short batter y ter- mi nals by allo wing a wrench or an y other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connect- ing battery , remo ve metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. P ositive terminal m ust be connected fi rst to prevent sparking fr om ac ci - den ta ...

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    25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HOOD FIG. 31 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR GO VERNOR CONTROL LEVER GO VERNOR CONTROL PLA TE THRO TTLE CABLE HOLES “A” FIG. 32 T O AD JUST CARBURET OR The carburetor has been preset at the f actor y and ad just ment should not be necessar y . Howe ver , minor ad just ment may be required to compensate f or diff erences in ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 26

    26 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor f or storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 da ys or more. W ARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool bef ore storing in any en clo sure . TRA CT OR Remov ...

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    27 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “T O ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. W ait sever al minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/ ...

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    28 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections . If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized ser vice center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. ...

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    29 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MEN ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 30

    30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 16 52 22 21 D . C . A M P E R E S 45 ...

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    31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 ELECTRICAL 1 163465 Battery 12 V olt 25 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 176689 Bo x Battery 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 25 146147 Cab le Batter y 6 Ga ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 32

    32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 209 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 159 17 28 264 263 259 258 261 166 39 chassis_elite sv_pro_4 ...

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    33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Dra wbar 3 17060612 Scre w 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X012 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk. 3/8-16 Unc x 1 11 174996 P anel Asm. Dash Lh 12 145660 Clip Tinner man Grile P/L 13 179174X010 P anel Dash ...

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    34 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 15 0 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 ...

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    35 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 DRIVE KEY P AR T NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle P eerless (206-545C) (Order par ts from transaxle manu- f acturer) 2 146682 Spring Retur n Brake T/a Zinc 3 123666X Pulley T ransaxle 18” tires 4 12000028 Ring Retainer ...

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    36 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 steering_pl.lt_29 ...

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    37 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm F ront 3 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 4 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bear ing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W ash er 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag Extended 11 10040600 L ...

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    38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 SEA T ASSEMBL Y KEY P AR T NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P AR T NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bush ing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 15 134300 Spac er Split 28 x 96 Y el Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 ...

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    39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 DECALS WHEELS & TIRES KEY P AR T NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap V alve Tire 2 65139 Stem V alve 3 170455 Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Ser vice 4 59904 T ube F ront (Ser vice Item Only) 5 106732X421 Rim Asm 6"front Ser vice 6 278H Fit ting Grease (F ront Wheel On ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 40

    40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 ENGINE NO TE: All component dimensions giv en in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag 2 17720408 Scre w He x Thd Cut 1/4-2 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 31M777 (Order P ar ts F rom Engine Manu- f acturer) 4 137352 Muffl er Exhaust ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 41

    41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 MO WER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_5 1 159461 Plunger Asm. 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 3 178981 Pin Groo ve 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 12 ...

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    42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 MO WER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_man-t-path_3 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 1 ...

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    43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER 279370, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 57 06-80 MO WER DECK 1 165892 Mow er Deck Assemb ly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brac k et Asm F r . Swa y Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brac k et Asm Deck 42" Sw a y Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Bar Sw a y Deck 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 9 10030600 W a ...

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    44 NO TES ...

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    45 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warr ants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from def ects in mater i- als and work man ship. F or a period of two (2) years from date of purchase b y the original consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or par ts or labor incurr ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 46

    46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued Jan uar y 1980 Re vised January 1991 SER VICE POLICY W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR PO WER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products W arranted P eer less Gear and Machine Division of T ecumseh Products Company (“T ecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained belo w , will,at its option, repair or replace ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 47

    47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to preven ...

  • Poulan 279370 - page 48

    Y our POULAN PRO product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SER VICE OR REPLACEMENT P ARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone ...

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