DIET 2001 Heavy Equipment Hydraulics
This course introduces the student to basic hydraulic fundamentals, components, system servicing, symbols and
schematics. The student will learn component operation and service techniques for maintaining a hydraulic system. The
student will also learn to identify the ISO symbols used on hydraulic schematics and to trace the hydraulic schematics.
Topics include: general system operation; basic hydraulic principles; hydraulic system components; hydraulic pumps;
hydraulic control valves; load sensing pressure control systems; pilot operated hydraulic system operation; and hydraulic
actuators.