Operator`s manual

OPERATION
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Check the belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages, and
guide loops to ensure that they are working properly. Look for
loose/damaged parts (without disassembling) that could keep the
restraint system from working properly. If the safety belt, retractor and
hardware were in use during a collision, they must be replaced. The
restraint system anchorage fasteners must be replaced if necessary. If
there is any doubt about the restraint system's effectiveness, replace
the entire safety belt assembly.
The following maintenance guidelines detail how to inspect safety belts
and tethers for cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear of the webbing,
etc., and damage to the buckle, retractor, hardware or other factors
which indicate that safety belt system replacement is necessary.
Check the web wear at the buckle/latch area. The webbing must be
closely examined to determine 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 safety belt system.
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