Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat
Belt
• The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically
inspected to verify that the integrity has not been
compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age
degradation, modifications, or a roll over. If the seat
belt does not pass all of the following tests, it should be
replaced.
•
Before Each Use
– Conduct the following inspections/
maintenance of the seat belt and retraction mechanism:
1) Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechanism.
If dirt or debris is found, it should be removed.
2) Check to make sure the retraction mechanism
retracts easily and completely.
3) Check for damage to any part of the seat belt such
as nicks, cuts, loose stitching, or fraying.
4) Check that the buckle and latch operate properly
and that the latch plate is not excessively worn,
deformed, or the buckle is damaged or cracked. The
seat belt should latch and release easily.
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INSPECT BUCKLE
&
LATCH
INSPECT WEBBING
Operator Safety
WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can
cause serious injury or death.
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