Adjust all mirrors as specified in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to heed this warning can lead to personal injury or death. |
When you are adjusting the mirrors, failure to use the proper access systems for machine maintenance could result in slipping and falling which could result in personal injury or death. Be sure to use the proper access systems for machine maintenance when you are adjusting the mirrors. |
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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 attachments may influence visibility in the mirrors. For more information, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Visibility Information" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Restricted Visibility".
- Park the machine on a level surface.
- Move the shift control lever to the P position and stop the engine.
Note: Hand tools will be needed to adjust the mirrors. Refer to Specifications, SENR3130, "Torque Specifications" for the recommended torque.
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If equipped, adjust the right side rear view mirror to provide visibility to the following areas from the operator seat:
- The right side of the dump body and the rear tire
- The lower right edge of the dump body
- The point of contact between the right rear tire and the ground
- An obstacle on the ground
1 m (3.3 ft) from the right side of the dump body - Refer to illustration 2.
There are two bolts on the back of the mirror and four bolts on the mirror bracket for the adjustment of the right side rear view mirror.
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If equipped, adjust the left side rear view mirror to provide visibility to the following areas from the operator seat:
- The left side of the dump body and the rear tire
- The lower left edge of the dump body
- The point of contact between the left rear tire and the ground
- An obstacle on the ground
1 m (3.3 ft) from the left side of the dump body - Refer to illustration 3.
There are adjustment knobs on the mirror bracket for the adjustment of the left side rear view mirror.