hydraulic system (fig. 4-9) consist of a reservoir,
the normal operating needs of the hydraulic system and
strainer and falters, pump, control valves, hydraulic
an additional supply to replace fluid lost through minor
cylinders, hoses, couplers, accumulators, and on some
leaks. Additionally, the reservoir allows the settling of
systems, a hydraulic motor.
any impurities and separation of air from the fluid before
reuse in the system.
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
The basic hydraulic reservoir (fig. 4-10) has a space
The hydraulic reservoir is the fluid storehouse for
above the fluid even when they are full. This space
the hydraulic system. It contains enough fluid to supply
allows the fluid to foam, and thus purge itself of air
Figure 4-9.-Basic hydraulic system.
Figure 4-10.Basic hydraulic reservoir.
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