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SEA T BEL
Danger
Seat belts should always secured BEFORE the vehicle set motion. Failure use seat belts can result SEVERE bodily injury death. Unbelted riders could thrown into the windshield other parts the cab, thrown out the cab entirely .
Seat Belt Operation
MACK vehicles manufactured after September 1990 must have locking retractable seat
For all seating positions your MACK vehicle, this type seat belt a combination lap and shoulder belt.
This type belt designed lock (prevent belt travel out the retractor) only during sudden stops This feature allows the operator move freely under normal Seat belts cannot locked jerking the except during sudden stops harsh
Fastening Seat Belt
Pull clip the belt crosses your shoulder and lap and insert into the buckle until audible snap heard.
Danger
Use the shoulder belt only the shoulder that closest the vehicle door . Never wear the shoulder portion the belt under your arm behind your back. Improper use will increase your chances injury during a collision.
Danger
T o prevent possible injury the belt must positioned low over the pelvis, below the abdomen. the belt buckled too high, will apply force the abdomen, not the pelvic region, and could cause serious internal injuries during a sudden stop.
Danger
NOT wear seat belt loosely . NOT use one belt for more than one person.
Make sure the clip securely fastened into the
T o tighten the lap portion the combination belt, pull upward the shoulder portion until the lap portion fits snugly . The belt should rest low your hips possible.
Unfastening Seat Belt
Push down the button release the belt.
Adjustable D-Ring
Shoulder Belts (if equipped)
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The shoulder belt portion the three - point belt adjustable that the belt can adjusted lay properly and comfortably across the shoulder T o adjust the squeeze the release lock and move the belt the desired The belt locks into place when the lock

Seat Belt Maintenance
• Keep belt clean and dry .
• Clean with mild soap solution and lukewarm water
Danger
NOT bleach dye belt, this may cause severe loss strength. NOT install belt a truck with a weakened floor until the floor has been replaced reinforced.
• Periodically inspect the following areas and replace any inadequate parts:
Buckle and Latchplate — The buckle and latchplate should mate easily with a solid click and release easily and quickly with moderate pressure the release All metal seat belt components should free signs corrosion
W ebbing The webbing should show signs wear , fraying and should reasonably free dirt which could find its way into the retracting
Retractors — The retractors should function smoothly and maintain appropriate amount tension. Loose webbing indicator that maintenance needed; it’ s likely that a too - loose belt will fail tighten properly when necessary .
Seat Belt Mounting Components The tethering should free wear and debris; the webbing should show signs wear , fraying holes; and the metal components should free signs damage, corrosion rust.
Danger
Seat belt assemblies must replaced after accident they have been subjected loading occupants (even damage obvious), they have been damaged accident (bent retractor , torn webbing, etc.). there any question regarding belt retractor condition, replace the appropriate part.
D - Rings (If Equipped) — The height adjustors installed pillars should function smoothly without binding signs looseness.
Komfort® Latch System
Seat Belt Assembly
The T rack III three - point seat belts installed this chassis are designed provide the highest degree operator safety , comfort and convenience. Additional comfort provided the Komfort Latch mechanism, which incorporated into the seat belt assembly , and may used relieve any discomfort caused the constant pressure engaged seat belts.
Seat Belt Operation
T o buckle the seat belt, grasp the latch portion the buckle, bring across your lap (from outboard inboard) and insert into the fixed buckle which mounted the floor seat (depending seat type). With the belt properly latched, the pelvic and upper torso restraints will place and automatically adjusted provide a snug fit.
Komfort Latch Feature
the constant tension the buckled seat belt causes any engage the Komfort Latch follows:
Danger
NOT attempt engage the Komfort Latch feature while the truck motion.
Engagement — Pull the webbing the shoulder belt away from the upper torso, pulling only much slack needed while still allowing the belt exert slight pressure against your chest and shoulder . (Maximum amount slack should not exceed one inch when measured from the chest the belt.) While holding the slack, lift the lever located top the Komfort Latch mechanism upward clamp the webbing place.
Normal Release T o unfasten the seat simply release the buckle and give the shoulder belt a quick tug release the Komfort Latch Allow the belt retract into the retractor
Emergency Release — the event emergency , release the seat belt buckle. not necessary release the Komfort Latch emergency situation.
Note: forward movement required while the Komfort Latch mechanism the latch automatically releases when you lean against the shoulder portion the belt. Repeat the above steps reset the Komfort Latch, desired, after forward movement longer
Danger
Excessive slack will reduce fectiveness the seat belt, which could result personal injury and death. CAREFULL Y follow the instructions for adjusting the tension - relieving device.