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In the hydraulic crane circuit illustrated, what is the function of the component labeled #18? See illustration GS-0161.

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In the hydraulic crane circuit illustrated, what is the function of the component labeled #18? See illustration GS-0161.

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• Trace the hydraulic lines connected to component #18 and note which major crane function (boom, winch, or swivel) they lead to. • Identify the symbol used at #18 (spring + ball/check + arrow) and recall what type of valve that represents in hydraulic diagrams. • Think about why you would need a safety or control device specifically on the boom cylinder side of the circuit.

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• Which actuator (boom cylinder, winch motor, or slewing motor) would be directly affected if #18 opened or changed setting? • If the boom were overloaded or a hose failed, what kind of valve action would protect the structure and prevent uncontrolled movement? • How would the crane behave when lowering a heavy boom load if this valve were not installed?

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• Verify whether #18 is located in the pressure line, return line, or directly at the boom cylinder port. • Confirm the symbol details: does #18 look like a relief valve, a counterbalance valve, or a flow-control valve? • Check whether any other components in the circuit already control lowering speed or swivel speed so you don’t assign duplicate functions.

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Question 1 of 20

In the hydraulic crane circuit illustrated, what is the function of the component labeled #18? See illustration GS-0161.

Provide additional control when lowering the boom.

Provide additional control when swiveling the platform.

Control the lowering speed of the winch cable.

Provide a pressure relief if the boom becomes overloaded.

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Question 1 / 205eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45a01

Question 1 of 205eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45a01

In the hydraulic crane circuit illustrated, what is the function of the component labeled #18? See illustration GS-0161.

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In the hydraulic crane circuit illustrated, what is the function of the component labeled #18? See illustration GS-0161.

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