Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
When the ELR style seat belt is properly buckled across
the operator, the belt will permit slight operator reposition-
ing without activating the locking mechanism. If the truck
tips over, travels off a dock, or comes to a sudden stop, the
locking mechanism will be activated and hold the operator's
lower torso in the seat. See
A seat belt that is damaged, worn, or does not operate
properly 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
assembly:
•
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 inter-
nal 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 sud-
den 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.
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