ROD AS 3783051 - 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 machines 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.
Illustration 1 g03868488
(1) Right Side mirrors
(2) Interior mirror
(3) Left Side mirrors 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. Mirror Adjustment
Park the machine on a level surface.
Lower the work tool to the ground.
Stop the engine.Note: Hand tools may be needed in order to adjust the mirrors. Right Side Rear View Mirror
Illustration 2 g03862790Adjust the right side rear view mirror so the side of the machine can be seen and so the rear tire can be seen. Also adjust the right side rear view mirror in order to see the following:
2 m (6.6 ft) of the side of the machine in front of the tire and a point on the ground 1 m (3.3 ft) from the right side of the rear tire
See an object on the ground at a distance of 30 m (98 ft) from the rear corner of the machine.Left Side Rear View Mirror
Illustration 3 g03862821Adjust the left side rear view mirror so the side of the machine can be seen and so the rear tire can be seen. Also adjust the left side rear view mirror in order to see the following:
2 m (6.6 ft) of the side of the machine in front of the tire and a point on the ground 1 m (3.3 ft) from the right side of the rear tire
See an object on the ground at a distance of 30 m (98 ft) from the rear corner of the machine.Interior Mirror
The interior mirrors can be adjusted to a position in order to allow the operator to see preferred areas at the rear of the machine during operations such as loading and unloading.