Case 845B VHP Operator's Manual page 154

Seat belt
The seat belt is an important part of your ROPS. You must
wear the seat belt at all times when you operate the ma-
chine.
1. Keep the seat belts away from objects that can da-
mage them.
2. Check the seat belts for damage. Replace all parts
that are damaged.
3. Make sure that the mounting bolts of the seat belts
are tight. See Torque Specifications for Seat in this
manual.
4. Keep the seat belts clean. Wash the seat belts only in
soap and water.
5. Do not put the seat belts in bleach or dye.
Maintenance and Inspection of
ROPS
After the first 20 hours of operation and after every 500
hours of operation, do the following:
1. Check the torque of the ROPS 20 mounting bolts. If
necessary, tighten the bolts to the correct torque (see
torque specification the bolts to follow).
2. Check the operators seat and the mounting parts for
the seat belt. Tighten the bolts to the correct torque.
See Torque Specifications in this manual. Replace
parts that have wear or damage.
3. Check for cracks, rust, or holes in the ROPS and ROPS
parts. Age, weather, and accidents can cause damage
to the ROPS and ROPS parts. If you have any doubt
about the ROPS system, see your CASE Dealer.
Torque Specifications for RoPS
Cab and ROPS
TORQUE OF 20 BOLTS
ROPS CAB AND ROPS : 587 N.M (60 kgf.m; 435 lb.ft.).
7-4
CHAPTER 7 – MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Damage to the ROPS
If the machine has rolled over or the ROPS has been in
some other type of accident (such as hitting an overhead
object during transport), you must replace the damaged
ROPS components to get as much protection as you had
originally.
After an accident, check the following for damage:
a. ROPS canopy or cab.
b. Operators seat.
c. Seat belt mounting bolts and seat belt.
Before you operate the machine, replace all ROPS com-
ponents that are damaged.
See the Parts Catalog or your dealer for components that
are replaceable.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TRY TO WELD OR STRAIGHTEN
THE ROPS.
WARNING: Improper ROPS inspection or
maintenance can cause injury or death. Do
the recommended ROPS inspection shown in
this manual. If you must replace the ROPS,
ROPS parts, or ROPS mounting hardware,
use only the replacement parts shown in the
CASE parts catalog for this machine.
WARNING: Do not modify ROPS in any man-
ner. Unauthorized modifications such as wel-
ding, drilling, cutting or adding attachments
can weaken the structure and reduce your pro-
tection. Replace ROPS if subjected to roll-over
or damage. Do not attempt to repair.
WARNING: If you operate this machine without
a ROPS and the machine rolls over, you can
be injured or killed. Remove the ROPS only
for service or replacement. Do not operate this
machine with the ROPS removed.
WARNING: Adding additional weight (attach-
ments, etc.) to the machine can cause injury
or death. Do not exceed the gross weight
printed on the ROPS label.
WARNING: Always fasten the seat belt secu-
rely before starting the Engine.