Yale GDP040-070VX, Operating Manual

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Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
When the ELR style seat belt is properly buckled across the
operator, the belt will permit slight operator repositioning
without activating the locking mechanism. If the truck tips
over, travels off a dock, or comes to a sudden stop, the lock-
ing mechanism will be activated and hold the operator's lower
torso in the seat. See Figure 23.
A seat belt that is damaged, worn, or does not operate prop-
erly will not provide protection when it is needed. The end of
the belt must fasten correctly in the latch. The seat belt must
be in good condition. Replace the seat belt if it is damaged
or worn.
NOTE: The following seat belt operation checks must be
performed three times before replacing the seat belt assem-
bly.
• With the hood closed and in the locked position, pull the
seat belt slowly from the retractor assembly. Make sure
the seat belt pulls out and retracts smoothly. If the seat belt
does not pull out of the retractor assembly the internal
latch may be locked. Pull firmly on the seat belt and hold
for a moment to remove slack from the belt in the retractor.
Release the seat belt. Seat belt will retract and the internal
latch will unlock. If the seat belt cannot be pulled from the
retractor assembly or the belt will not retract, replace the
seat belt assembly.
• With the hood closed and in the locked position, pull the
seat belt with a sudden jerk. Make sure the seat belt will
not pull from the retractor assembly. If the seat belt can be
pulled from the retractor when it is pulled with a sudden
jerk, replace the seat belt assembly.
• With the hood in the open position, make sure the seat belt
will not pull from the retractor assembly. If the seat belt can
be pulled from the retractor, with the hood in the open
position, replace the seat belt assembly.
Hood and Seat Latches
Make sure the seat rails and latch striker are not loose. The
seat rails must lock tightly in position, but move freely when
unlocked (see Figure 23 and Figure 24). The seat rails must
be correctly fastened to the hood and the hood fastened to
the hinges on the frame. Try to lift the hood to make sure it
is fastened correctly and will not move. If adjustment is
required, go to Hood Latch Check in the
Periodic Mainte-
nance section of the service manual.
Maintenance
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