INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS SEAT BELT 3. Sit in the seat. Hold buckle (2) and insert (3) into the buckle (2). Check that the belt has locked by pulling it. 4. When removing the belt, raise the tip of the buckle lever to release it. * When leaving the operator’s seat, release the seat belt and hang it over the arm rest. Fasten belt along your body with- out kinking it. Adjust the lengths of the belt on both the buckle and the insert sides so that the buckle is located at the mid-point of your body front. Adjust the belt length in the fol- lowing manner. i) To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt on either thebuckle body or insert side.
ii) To lengthen, pull the belt while holding it at a right angle to buckle or insert. A Before fastening the seat belt, inspect the securing brackets and belt for abnormal conditions. Fasten the belt and remove it in the following manner. 1. Adjust the seat so that the brake pedal can be depressed all the way with the operator’s back against the backrest. 2. After positioning the seat, install the tether belt (I 1. With the seat unoccupied, tense the belt slight- A ly across the seat and install. Check that there are no kinks in the belt. * 5. When operating a machine equipped with ROPS, be sure to use the seat belt. Inspect bolts and fittings on the chassis for tightness.
Retighten any loose bolts to 2 to 3 kgm torque. sr * If the seat is scratched or frayed or if any of the fittings are broken or deformed from long service, replace the seat belt immediately. W-03572 - 33 -