Komatsu D61EX-24 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 233

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
METHOD FOR FASTENING AND UNFASTENING SEAT BELT
• Before fastening the seat belt, check that there is no problem in the belt mounting bracket or belt. If
it is worn or damaged, replace it.
• Even if no problem can be seen in the belt, replace the seat belt every 3 years from starting usage
or 5 years after manufacture whichever comes sooner. The date of manufacture of the belt is shown
on the back of the belt.
• Be sure to use the seat belt during operation.
• Do not twist the seat belt when fastening.
REMARK
The date indicated on the seat belt is the manufactured date. It is the start of the 5-year period. It is not the start
of the 3-year period of actual usage.
CHECK SEATBELT
Check for looseness of the mounting bolts of the metal fittings which are installing the seatbelt to the machine.
If they are loosened, retighten them.
Tightening torque: 25 ± 5 Nm {2.5 ± 0.5 kgm, 18.1 ± 3.6 lbft}
NOTICE
If the seatbelt has flaw, fuzz, breakage, or deformation after long-time use, replace it.
METHOD FOR FASTENING SEAT BELT
Sit on the seat, depress the decelerator/brake pedal fully, and adjust the seat so that your back is pressed
against the backrest.
1.
Hold grip (2) and pull out the belt from retractable device
(1).
2.
Check that the belt is not twisted, and then inset tongue (3)
into buckle (4) securely.
Fit the belt along your body without twisting.
3.
Pull the belt lightly to check that it is properly locked.
If the tongue is not inserted in the buckle, the seat belt
caution lamp is displayed at the top left of the machine
monitor.
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