Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks Operator's Manual after 1-07
Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks Operator's Manual after 1-07
Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks Operator's Manual after 1-07
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Cab Maintenance<br />
inside the restraint hardware and the potential for the belt<br />
to come in contact with the cab and other vehicle parts,<br />
contributes to the wear of the entire system.<br />
• Environmental conditions, such as dirt and ultraviolet<br />
rays from the sun, will reduce the life of the seat belt system.<br />
Due to these factors, the three-point safety belt system<br />
installed in your vehicle requires thorough inspection every<br />
20,000 miles (32,000 km). If the vehicle is exposed to severe<br />
environmental or working conditions, more frequent inspections<br />
may be necessary.<br />
Any seat belt system that shows cuts, fraying, extreme or<br />
unusual wear, significant discoloration due to UV (ultraviolet)<br />
exposure, abrasion to the seat belt webbing, or damage to<br />
the buckle, latch plate, retractor hardware or any other obvious<br />
problem should be replaced immediately, regardless of<br />
mileage.<br />
Preventive Maintenance<br />
WARNING! It is important to remember that any<br />
time a vehicle is involved in an accident, the<br />
entire seat belt system must be replaced. Unexposed<br />
damage caused by the stress of an accident<br />
could prevent the system from functioning<br />
properly the next time it is needed, which could<br />
result in severe injury or even death.<br />
Inspection Guidelines<br />
Follow these guidelines when inspecting for “cuts, fraying,<br />
extreme or unusual wear of the webbing, and damage to the<br />
buckle, retractor, hardware, or other factors.” Damage to<br />
these areas indicates that belt system replacement is necessary.<br />
WARNING! Replace the entire belt system<br />
(retractor and buckle side) if replacement of any<br />
one part is necessary. Unexposed damage to<br />
one or more components could prevent the system<br />
from functioning properly the next time it is<br />
needed, which could result in severe injury or<br />
even death.<br />
1. Check the web wear in the system. The webbing must be<br />
closely examined to determine if it is coming into contact<br />
with any sharp or rough surfaces on the seat or other<br />
– 198 – Y53-6008 <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R10/06)