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KNOW YOUR LIFT TRUCK
The following maintenance guidelines detail how to inspect seat belt for "cuts, fraying, extreme or
unusual wear of the webbing, etc., and damage to the buckle, retractor, hardware, or other factors”
which indicate that belt replacement is necessary.
1. Check the web wear at the buckle/latch area. The webbing must be closely examined to deter-
mine if there are any cuts, fraying or extreme wear in the webbing. Cuts, fraying, or excessive
wear would indicate the need for replacement of the seat belt system.
2. Check buckle and latch for proper operation and to determine if latch plate is worn, deformed,
or buckle is damaged or casing broken.
3. The retractor web storage device, is mounted on the seat. The retractor is the heart of the occu-
pant restraint system and can be damaged if abused, even unintentionally. Check retractor web
storage device operation to ensure that it locks properly and that it spools out and retracts web-
bing properly.
4. Hardware for seat belt mounting points should be evaluated for corrosion, all attachment points
of system should be checked for tightness of bolts and nuts.
5. Check web in areas exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun or extreme dust or dirt. If the origi-
nal color of the web in these areas is extremely faded, the physical strength of this web may have
deteriorated. If this condition exists replace the system.
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