GEAR-TRANSFER 6Y1148 - Caterpillar

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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(1) Left Outside Mirror
(2) Right Outside MirrorMirrors provide extra 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.The appropriate organization of the job site is also recommended to minimize hazards due to visibility. For more information refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Visibility Information".Modified machines or machines that have extra equipment or attachments may influence your visibility.Mirror Adjustment
Park the machine on a level surface.
Lower the work tool to the ground.
Move the implement 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 to provide visibility behind the machine at a maximum distance of 30 m (98 ft) from the rear corners of the machine.Note: You may need to use hand tools to adjust certain types of mirrors.Left Outside Mirror (1)
Illustration 2 g01631656Adjust the left outside mirror (1) so that an area of at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the rear of the machine can be seen from the operator seat.Right Outside Mirror (2)
Illustration 3 g01631673Adjust the right outside mirror (2) so that an area of at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the side of the machine can be seen from the operator seat. Additionally, provide as much visibility to the rear as possible.