H YD RA U L IC E XC AVATOR PR ET E S T

Pass mark: 60% Possible points: 20 Time allowed: 30Mins

Learner Detail:

1. Excavator Hydraulics 20 points possible

1. 318C – 330C Hydraulic Excavators

Directions: Circle the best answer for each question.

1. The ___________________ modulates main control valve spools (1)

a. Pilot Control Valve
b. NFC Pressure
c. PSPRV pressure
d. EPC Signal
2. What Component energizes a solenoid on the Pilot Manifold, that controls the ON and
OFF? (1)

a. Engine and Pump Controller

b. Implement Swing Pressure

c. Hydraulic Activation Lever

d. PSPRV
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3. When determining the probable causes of a Hydraulic Problem, first make sure that
correct _____________________ operation has been verified (1)
a. Pump
b. Engine
c. Pilot System
d. PSPRV Circuit

4. When determining the probable causes of a Hydraulic Problem, first make sure that
correct _____________________ operation has been verified (1)
a. Perform only Operator requested Tasks
b. Cycle each function through full range of Motions
c. Check Functions on Speed Dial position 2
d. Skip the tests, the operator has already performed

5. The purpose of the by-pass on the pilot filter is too allow oil to be routed around the filter
in the event that ____________________. (1)
a. Case Drain becomes hot
b. Pilot Filter becomes restricted
c. Main return Filter becomes Restricted
d. Hydraulic Cooler becomes restricted

6. What Component allows Selection between Standard of Automotive Excellence (SAE)

and Backhoe (BHL) control configuration of the Joystick Controllers (1)
a. Engine and Pump Controller Monitor Display
b. Pilot Activation Control Solenoid
c. Hydraulic Activation Lever
d. Hand Control Change Valve
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7. If the Pilot System Pressure Test results indicate low Pilot Pressure, the next step is to
______________________. (1)
a. Change Pilot Relief Valve
b. Adjust the Pilot System Pressure Relief Valve
c. Check the Power Shift Pressure
d. Check the Negative Flow Control Pressure

8. What Component limits Maximum Operating Pressure in the Hydraulic Fan Circuit
(1)
a. Relief Valve
b. Make-up Valve
c. Line Relief Valve
d. Directional Spool

9. As the Hydraulic Load Changes, which components react to pressure signal to adjust the
Main Pump Flow rates to Control the work load on the Engine (1)
a. Parallel Feeders
b. NFC (Negative Flow Control) orifices
c. Pump Regulators
d. Displacement Change Valve

10. Which Pressure Input to the Main Pump Regulators is the only pressure input controlled
by the Engine and Pump Controller (EPC) (1)
a. Negative Flow Control (NFC)
b. Power Shift (PS)
c. Cross Sensing
d. Pilot Pressure

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11. The Primary Purpose of the Main Control Valve is to __________________ (1)
a. Direct and Meter oil Flow to the Actuators
b. Regulate Pilot System pressure
c. Balance Engine Hp and Hydraulic Hp needs
d. Provide a means to cool the Hydraulic oil

12. To Isolate a Travel Motor Displacement Change Valve Problem, a Mechanic must first
verify that the _______________________ pressure is within Specifications (1)
a. Power Shift
b. Cross Sensing
c. Pilot Pressure
d. NFC Pressure

13. When an Implement is Operated, the _____________________ valve blocks pump flow
to the Cylinder until the pump pressure exceeds the existing pressure in the cylinder
(1)
a. Load Check Valve
b. Regeneration
c. Signal Duplication
d. Unloading

14. If the block Cylinder Test indicates a problem with a cylinder, the mechanics next step is
to ___________________. (1)
a. Perform External Visual Inspection of the Main Control Valve
b. Remove the Cylinder and perform an Internal Visual Inspection
c. Replace the Cylinder
d. Replace the Boom Drift Reduction Valve

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15. What Component sends PWM Signal to the clockwise and Counter Clockwise
Proportional Solenoid Valves to control the tool attachment Motors? (1)
a. Engine and Pump Controller
b. Attachment Implement ECM
c. PSPRV
d. EPC Timer Module

16. If the Pressure is normal in the Tool Attachment Circuit when the Stop Valves are closed,
but is low when the Stop Valves are open a Mechanic should consider________________.
(1)
a. Pilot System Pressure Adjustment
b. Internal Leakage inside the Tool
c. Monitor Problem
d. Slow Return Check Valve Problem

17. What type of Inputs change their resistance to vary Amplitude of the Signal to provide
Information to the Engine and Pump Controller (1)
a. Analog
b. Digital
c. Switched
d. Monitor

18. What Component processes various Electrical Inputs and Outputs to Regulate the
Machine Operation (1)
a. Engine and Pump Controller (EPC)
b. Power Shift Proportional Reducing Valve
c. The Machine Monitor
d. The Pilot Control Manifold

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19. Troubleshooting Charts provide the Mechanic with the list of _______________and
corresponding next steps according to the Symptoms expressed by the Operator (1)
a. Tests
b. Probable Causes
c. Actions
d. Questions

20. When Diagnosing problems related to the Engine and Pump Controller (EPC), a
Mechanic should be aware of which __________________ are related to a specific
symptom(1)
a. Instruction Maps
b. Algorithms
c. Inputs and Outputs
d. Configuration Parameters

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