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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.

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 Additional comfort provided the Komfort Latch which incorporated into the seat belt assembly , and may used relieve any discomfort caused the constant pressure engaged seat

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 With the belt properly the pelvic and upper torso restraints will place and automatically adjusted provide a snug

Komfort Latch Feature

the constant tension the buckled seat belt causes any discomfort, 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 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 While holding the lift the lever located top the Komfort Latch mechanism upward clamp the webbing

Normal Release — T o unfasten the seat belt, simply release the buckle and give the shoulder belt a quick tug release the Komfort Latch mechanism. Allow the belt retract into the retractor .

Emergency Release the event emergency , release the seat belt not necessary release the Komfort Latch emergency

Note: forward movement required while the Komfort Latch mechanism latched, the latch automatically releases when you lean against the shoulder portion the Repeat the above steps reset the Komfort after forward movement longer required.

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.

SEA T ADJUSTMENT AND RECLINE (IF EQUIPPED)

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not adjust the driver ’ s seat while the vehicle moving. After adjusting the seat and befor e driving off, ensur e that the seat firmly latched position.

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not drive ride with the seat r eclined. case a sudden stop, a person a r eclined position may slide under the seat belt.

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