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RSection 22.3.4.5.Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two(2) lock pins. See Figure 2-2.Lower the roll bar to the down position.To raise the roll bar, lift the bar to the uprightposition.Install the two (2) lock pins through the hole, securewith the two (2) hairpin cotter pins and tighten thetension knobs. See Figure 2-2. Remove the seat beltfrom the retainer brackets.UPRIGHT ANDLOCkED POSITIONTENSIONkNOBS1.2.3.WARNINGFailure to properly inspect and maintain the seatbelt can cause serious injury or loss of life.Check the full length of the seat belt webbing forcuts, wear, fraying, dirt and stiffness. See Figure 2-3.Check the seat belt webbing in areas exposed toultra violet rays from the sun or extreme dust ordirt. If the original color of the webbing in theseareas is extremely faded and/or is packed with dirt,the physical strength of this webbing may havedeteriorated. If this condition exists, replace the seatbelt system.Check the buckle and latch for proper operationand determine if the latch plate is excessively worn,deformed, or if the buckle is damaged or cracked.See Figure 2-3.INSPECT BUCkLE& LATCHFigure 2-1. Foldable Roll-Over Protection SystemINSPECT WEBBINGHAIR PINFigure 2-3. Seat Belt InspectionLOCk PINTENSIONkNOBFigure 2-2. ROPS HingeThe potential exposure of the seat belt to severeenvironmental conditions make it crucial to inspect the seatbelt system regularly.It is recommended that the seat belt be inspected on adaily basis for signs of damage. Any seat belt system thatshows cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear, significantdiscoloration due to UV exposure, dirt or stiffness, abrasionto the seat belt webbing, or damage to the buckle, latchplate, hardware or any other obvious problem should bereplaced immediately.7