Heavy equipment and diesel technicians alike regularly encounter complex hydraulic systems. This self-paced class will start with the basics of hydraulics and the various components necessary for hydraulic operation. Afterward, you’ll learn about how these components come together to build hydraulic systems and how these systems operate including the basics of maintaining and diagnosing these systems. This class teaches these concepts with text, images, diagrams, animations, and quizzes. After you finish all the labs and quizzes and score a 70% or higher on your first try, you’ll receive a certificate of completion.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the principles of hydraulics (fluid compressibility, constant pressure, Pascal’s law, pressure vs. piston size, piston size vs. piston travel, application force and piston size, fluid volume, flow rates)
- Identify the various components used for hydraulic operation and explain their operation.
- Describe the principles and operation of a basic hydraulic system. (reservoirs, filters, vents, lines, pumps, accumulators, valves, actuators, overview on the pumps, valves, and actuators, more detail on the rest)
- Research vehicle service information, including vehicle service history, service precautions, fluid type, and technical service bulletins
- Identify safety issues with regard to servicing hydraulic equipment and explain why they are important
- Describe various hydraulic schematic symbols
- Interpret hydraulic schematics
- Describe the principles and operation of various pumps (gear- internal and external, vane, axial piston, radial piston, rotor, fixed and variable displacement)
- Describe the principles and operation of various motors (gear, vane, axial piston, rotor, fixed and variable displacement)
- Describe the principles and operation of a basic hydraulic system
- Identify the different types of hydraulic hoses and couplings and explain how to service them
- Describe the principles and operation of actuators or cylinders
- Describe the principles and operation of various hydraulic valves (flow control, pressure control, directional control)
- Perform basic machine maintenance
- Diagnose hydraulic system problems and determine necessary action
Intended Audience
This course is geared for technicians who work on heavy/medium-duty diesel trucks, agriculture equipment, construction equipment, and more. However, the principles can be applied to
any technician that works with hydraulic systems in any industry.
Diesel Laptops University
Diesel Laptops University (DLU) is an online learning platform. Each course was developed by ASE-certified professionals and includes a combination of text, videos, animations, and interactive simulations. All text content can be read aloud to the learner via our Text-to-Speech (TTS) feature and all videos are Closed Captioned. In addition, the text can be translated into over 50 different languages. Over 100,000 learners have used these proven courses to develop their skills in automotive and diesel technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to receive access to the course? You will receive an email with website access information and login credentials within 24 hours of purchasing the course(s).
How do I access the course? The email you receive will give you the link, which is http://learn.diesellaptops.com.
How long can I access the course for? You will have 90 days to complete your testing.
Will I receive a certificate? For the student that pass the final test with a score of 70% or higher on their first try will have access to a Diesel Laptops Certificate of Completion.
Are these tests ASE Certified? These courses are powered by Today's Class, an ASE accredited training provider. The courses will help you prepare for ASE certification testing, however passing these courses does not mean you are ASE certified in that area.
Can more than one person take the course? Each purchase is intended for one student.