MODEL 330 OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Peterbilt Motors Company

Cab Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Seat Belt Inspection Points
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4. Check buckle and latch for proper operation and to determine
if latch plate is worn, deformed, or damaged.
5. Inspect the retractor web storage device, which is
mounted on the floor of the vehicle, for damage. The
retractor is the heart of the occupant restraint system
and can often be damaged if abused, even unintentionally.
Check operation to ensure that it is not locked up
and that it spools out and retracts webbing properly.
WARNING! Failure to adjust tether belts
properly can cause excessive movement of
the seat in an accident. This could lead to
greater injuries for you. Tether belts should
be adjusted so that they are taut when the
seat is in its most upward and forward position.
6. If tethers are used, be sure they are properly attached to
the seat and, if adjustable, that they are adjusted in
accordance with installation instructions. Tethers must
also be inspected for web wear and proper tightness of
mounting hardware.
7. Mounting hardware should be evaluated for corrosion,
and for tightness of bolts and nuts.
8. Check web in areas exposed to ultraviolet rays from the
sun. If the color of the web in these areas is gray to light
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