Starting and Maintaining Fluid Systems

Which of the following components is correctly maintained in the fluid system?

• Cylinder Spring

• Supply Valve

• Cylinder Seals

• Transmission Lines

Which of the following is a key step in starting and maintaining fluid systems?

• Checking Cylinder Spring

• Checking Supply Valve

• Checking Cylinder Seals

• Checking Transmission Lines

• All of the above

Why is proper maintenance important for fluid power systems?

• Proper maintenance results in time and money savings.

• It increases the weight of the system.

• It reduces the efficiency of the system.

• It causes more frequent breakdowns.

It is vital for a safe working environment with fluid power systems. What can unsafe working conditions cause?

• Unsafe working causes injuries.

• Unsafe working increases productivity.

• Unsafe working improves teamwork.

• Unsafe working reduces costs.

Which of the following is NOT a maintenance task listed for hydraulics?

• A) Oil level check

• B) Replace oil filter element

• C) Lubricate gears

• D) Check hoses and pipework for damage and leaks

Getting a new fluid power system operational is often more difficult than maintaining and operating an existing one.

• True

• False

The design should be appropriate for the required function of the system.

• True

• False

Appropriate and compatible parts should be ________.

• selected

• ignored

• damaged

• removed

During installation (commissioning), what is the first step to ensure components are ready for use?

• Assemble the system

• Clean components to remove contaminants

• Flush the system

• Test the system

What is the purpose of flushing the completed system during installation (commissioning)?

• To remove impurities that could cause damage.

• To increase the system pressure.

• To reduce the installation time.

• To improve the color of the pipes.