Hydraulics: Troubleshooting

Identify prerequisite knowledge and skills that mechanics should have in order to troubleshoot hydraulic systems effectively. Identify the basic steps of the troubleshooting process. Describe the process of identifying a problem and taking preventive action in immediate response to a hydraulic system operating problem. Describe how to evaluate common general symptoms of problems in a hydraulic system. Describe common methods for applying the process of elimination to troubleshoot problems in hydraulic systems. Describe major concerns associated with correcting problems and safely returning a hydraulic system to service. Describe common problems that may be associated with the hydraulic fluid hoses and accumulators in a hydraulic system. Describe common problems that may be associated with the valves in a hydraulic system. Describe common problems that may be associated with the cylinders in a hydraulic system. Describe common problems that may be associated with the pumps and hydraulic motors in a hydraulic system.