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The counterbalance valve (5) in the winch circuit shown in the illustration ________. Illustration GS- 0161

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The counterbalance valve (5) in the winch circuit shown in the illustration ________. Illustration GS- 0161

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Study how a counterbalance valve functions in hydraulic lifting circuits • Look at the piping around valve (5) and what happens when the load is being lowered versus raised • Consider how hydraulic systems prevent a suspended load from driving the motor or free-falling if pressure is lost

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• Trace the flow path from the directional control valve to the winch motor when lowering a load: what role does valve (5) play in that path? • Ask yourself: if a hose were to fail or the operator suddenly moved the control to neutral while lowering, what feature in this circuit would slow or stop the load? • Which option describes a function normally associated with load-holding or load-control in crane/winch hydraulics rather than simple flow direction or end-of-travel control?

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• Verify which component in the drawing actually directs flow from the pump to the motor (compare that with choice A). • Identify which component is connected directly to any mechanical brake release line—does valve (5) appear in that part of the circuit (relates to choice B)? • Think about which description best matches a valve designed to control motion of a suspended load and prevent it from overrunning the system.

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Question 1 of 20

The counterbalance valve (5) in the winch circuit shown in the illustration ________. Illustration GS- 0161

aligns the pump's discharge to the winch's hydraulic motor

regulates the amount of oil to the brake release cylinder

helps prevent slung loads from dropping prematurely

prevents over-travel of the winch when retrieving

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Question 1 / 2066636eee28f7522a1c51e799

Question 1 of 2066636eee28f7522a1c51e799

The counterbalance valve (5) in the winch circuit shown in the illustration ________. Illustration GS- 0161

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The counterbalance valve (5) in the winch circuit shown in the illustration ________. Illustration GS- 0161

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