100 SRM 449
Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks Repair
Operator Restraint System Repair
The seat belt, hip restraint brackets, seat and mount-
ing, hood, latches, and floor plates are all part of
the operator restraint system. Each item must be
checked to make sure it is attached securely, func-
tions correctly, and is in good condition.
The end of the seat belt must fasten correctly in the
latch. Make sure the seat belt pulls from the re-
tractor assembly and retracts smoothly. The seat
belt must be in good condition. A seat belt that is
damaged or worn will not give protection when it is
needed. If the seat belt cannot be pulled from the
retractor assembly, remove the screw that keeps the
cover on the retractor. Push the bar to release the
spool. Straighten the belt so that it will pull and re-
tract smoothly from the retractor assembly. See Fig-
ure 4.
Make sure the seat rails and latch striker are not
loose. See Figure 3. The seat rails must lock tightly
in position, but move freely when unlocked. The seat
rails must be correctly fastened to the mount surface.
If the mount surface is the hood, the hood must be
fastened to the floor plate with the latch. The floor
plate must be fastened to the lift truck frame. Try to
lift the hood to make sure it is fastened correctly and
will not move.
Adjust the hood, hood latch, and latch striker when
any of the parts of the operator restraint system are
installed or replaced. See the Hood Repair section for
more details.
1.
OPEN COVER
2.
SEAT BELT
RETRACTOR
3.
SEAT BELT
4.
BAR
Figure 4. Release Jammed Seat Belt
Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks Repair
INSPECT
Make a visual inspection of all sides of the tank. In-
spect the welds for cracks and leakage. Check for
wet areas, accumulation of dirt, and loose or miss-
ing paint caused by leakage. Areas of the tank that
are not easily seen can be checked with an inspection
mirror and a light that is approved for locations with
flammable vapors.
SMALL LEAKS, REPAIR
Use the following procedure to repair small leaks:
1.
Use steam to clean the area around the leak. Re-
move all paint and dirt around the leak.
WARNING
Do not use tools that can make sparks, heat, or
static electricity. The vapors in the tank can
cause an explosion.
2.
Apply Loctite
®
290 to the leak. Follow the in-
structions of the manufacturer.
LARGE LEAKS, REPAIR
1.
Use one of the procedures described under Clean
in this section to clean and prepare the tank for
repairs.
2.
Use acceptable welding practices to repair the
tank.
See the American National Standard
Safety In Welding and Cutting AWS Z 49.1 -
1999.
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