Ferris IS1500ZX Series Operator's Manual page 10

WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the ROLL BAR
protective structure can cause serious injury or death.
A ROLL BAR, like any other safety device, needs to be
periodically inspected to verify that the integrity of the device has
not been compromised through normal machine use, misuse,
age degradation, modifications, or a roll over.
To maintain operator roll over protection and roll bar
effectiveness:
• If a ROLL BAR becomes damaged for any reason, such as
a collision, roll over or impact, the ROLL BAR must be
replaced. Small undetectable cracks can reduce the
effectiveness of the ROLL BAR. Never weld, straighten, or
repair the ROLL BAR.
• Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to it or by
drilling additional holes.
• BEFORE FIRST TIME USE - Inspect the ROLL BAR
structure and mounting hardware for:
1) Check to make sure the machine GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight), including attachments, restrained payload, fuel and
operator, is not in excess of the maximum weight specified
on the ROLL BAR label.
2) Make sure there isn't any missing, damaged, or loose
mounting hardware.
3) Make sure the ROLL BAR has been correctly and
completely installed.
• EVERY 100 HOURS - Inspect the ROLL BAR structure and
mounting hardware for:
1) Any cracks in the structure (structural members and/or
welds).
2) Significant corrosion on any part of the ROLL BAR
structure or hardware.
3) Missing, damaged, or loose mounting hardware
4) Mounting hardware that is of a grade lesser than specified.
5) Machine GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight), including
attachments, restrained payload, fuel and operator, in excess
of the maximum weight specified on the ROLL BAR label.
6) Any modifications that have been made, such as
unauthorized welds and holes.
7) Any permanent deformation or twisting of the ROLL BAR
structure.
8) That the ROLL BAR label is still in place and is readable.
9) That the ROLL BAR on-product warning labels are still
on the ROLL BAR and are readable.
• If there is any doubt as to the condition of the ROLL BAR,
remove the machine from service and contact your dealer
for assistance.
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Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat
Belt
WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause
serious injury or death.
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• The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically
inspected to verify that the integrity has not been
compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age
degradation, modifications, or a roll over. If the seat belt does
not pass all of the following tests, it should be replaced.
• BEFORE EACH USE – Conduct the following
inspections/maintenance of the seat belt and retraction
mechanism:
1) Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechanism. If dirt
or debris is found, it should be removed.
2) Check to make sure the retraction mechanism retracts
easily and completely.
3) Check for damage to any part of the seat belt (A, Figure
2) such as nicks, cuts, loose stitching, or fraying.
4) Check that the buckle and latch (B) operate properly and
that the latch plate is not excessively worn, deformed, or the
buckle is damaged or cracked. The seat belt should latch
and release easily.
California Prop 65 Exhaust Chemical
Warning
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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