bobcat 2200d User Manual
Bobcat 2200 Diesel Vehicle
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Operation & Maintenance Manual
ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) AND
SAFETY BELTS
SAFETY BELTS
The Bobcat 2200 is equipped with a certified Roll-over
Protective Structure (ROPS) and safety belts for each
occupant. See following WARNING.
Protective Structure (ROPS) and safety belts for each
occupant. See following WARNING.
WARNING
•
The ROPS must be properly installed before
operating the vehicle.
operating the vehicle.
Bobcat strongly urges that the vehicle’s occupants be
properly restrained at all times with the safety belts
provided.
properly restrained at all times with the safety belts
provided.
Pregnant woman: Consult your doctor for specific
recommendations. The safety belt should be worn
securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on
the waist.
recommendations. The safety belt should be worn
securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on
the waist.
Injured person: Depending on the injury, first check with
your doctor for specific recommendations.
your doctor for specific recommendations.
To secure safety belt, sit up straight and well back in the
seat. Pull safety belt out of the retractor and insert the tab
into the buckle. A click will be heard when the tab locks
into the buckle. Position the lap belt as low as possible on
the hips – not on the waist. [Figure 6].
seat. Pull safety belt out of the retractor and insert the tab
into the buckle. A click will be heard when the tab locks
into the buckle. Position the lap belt as low as possible on
the hips – not on the waist. [Figure 6].
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop. It
also may lock if the person leans forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and the
person can move around freely. If the safety belt cannot
be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and
release it. It should then pull smoothly out of the retractor.
also may lock if the person leans forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and the
person can move around freely. If the safety belt cannot
be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and
release it. It should then pull smoothly out of the retractor.
To release the safety belt, press the buckle release
button (1) and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not
retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists.
Then make sure it remains free of twists as it retracts
[Figure 7].
button (1) and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not
retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists.
Then make sure it remains free of twists as it retracts
[Figure 7].
WARNING
•
Do not modify the ROPS or operate the vehicle
with the ROPS removed. Doing so will void the
certification and could result in property damage,
personal injury, or death.
with the ROPS removed. Doing so will void the
certification and could result in property damage,
personal injury, or death.
•
Do not operate the vehicle if the ROPS is
damaged. If the ROPS is damaged, replace the
structure. Do not attempt repair.
damaged. If the ROPS is damaged, replace the
structure. Do not attempt repair.
•
The driver and passenger must be restrained at
all times with the safety belts provided to help
prevent injury in the event of sudden braking,
collision, or roll-over.
all times with the safety belts provided to help
prevent injury in the event of sudden braking,
collision, or roll-over.
•
In the event of a roll-over, do not attempt to jump
or otherwise exit the vehicle. Remain seated with
safety belt fastened and with arms and legs
inside the vehicle.
or otherwise exit the vehicle. Remain seated with
safety belt fastened and with arms and legs
inside the vehicle.
•
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and
buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
•
Loose fitting safety belts could increase the
chance of injury due to sliding under the belt if
sudden braking should occur. Keep the safety
belt snug and positioned as low on the hip bone
as possible.
chance of injury due to sliding under the belt if
sudden braking should occur. Keep the safety
belt snug and positioned as low on the hip bone
as possible.
•
Use a single safety belt for one person at a time.
Do not use a single safety belt for two or more
people – this includes children.
Do not use a single safety belt for two or more
people – this includes children.
•
No more than one person per seat at one time. Do
not allow people to ride in any part of the vehicle
that is not equipped with a seat and a safety belt.
Do not allow a passenger to hold a child in his or
her lap while the vehicle is moving.
not allow people to ride in any part of the vehicle
that is not equipped with a seat and a safety belt.
Do not allow a passenger to hold a child in his or
her lap while the vehicle is moving.
•
The Bobcat vehicle is not designed to meet child
seat compatibility requirements. Children
requiring a child safety seat must not ride on the
vehicle. Comply with state and local laws
pertaining to child safety.
seat compatibility requirements. Children
requiring a child safety seat must not ride on the
vehicle. Comply with state and local laws
pertaining to child safety.