Adjust all mirrors as specified in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to heed this warning can lead to personal injury or death. |
Slips and falls can result in personal injury. Use the machine's access systems when adjusting the mirrors. If the mirrors cannot be reached using the machine access systems follow the instructions found within the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Mirror" in order to access the mirrors. |
Note: Your machine may not be equipped with all of the mirrors that are described in this topic.
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Left side view mirror |
Mirrors provide additional visibility around your machine. Make sure that the mirrors are in proper working condition and that the mirrors are clean. Adjust all mirrors at the beginning of each work period and adjust the mirrors when you change operators.
Modified Machines or machines that have additional equipment or attachments may influence your visibility.
- Park the machine on a level surface.
- Lower the work tool to the ground.
- Move the hydraulic lockout control to the LOCKED position. For further details on this procedure, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Operator Controls".
- Stop the engine.
- Adjust rear view mirrors in order to provide visibility behind the machine at a maximum distance of
30 m (98 ft) from the rear corners of the machine.
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After adjustment of the mirror angle, make sure that the CAT logo is at the top.
Tighten the bolts in sequence of (1) to (2) to
Tighten the bolts in sequence of (3) to (6) to
Note: Hand tools may be needed in order to adjust the mirrors. Refer to Specifications, SENR3130, "Torque Specifications" for the recommended torque.
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Adjust the left side view mirror so the left side of the cab, access door, and rear of left tire can be seen from the operator seat. A view of at least