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Crane and hoist
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12/15/2015

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Term
What stops your boom from collapsing under pressure
Definition
A holding valve
Term
How do u cool down a turbo charger
Definition
Let it idle
Term
What on a track assembly requires the most maintenance
Definition
Track rollers
Term
Which of theses is a function of the main frame
Allows the crane to travel
Provides a stable base for the crane to work from
Stops the crane from tipping
Definition
Provides a stable base for the crane to work from
Term
What is the purpose of the clutch
To connect and disconnect power from the engine
Provide a reverse gear
Provide a neutral gear
Definition
To connect and disconnect power from the engine
Term
What allows the drive wheels to turn at different speeds
Rear axel
Drive shafts
Differential gear
Definition
Differential gear
Term
The transmission should provide a neutral gear to allow the engine to run free
T/F
Definition
True
Term
Which of these are in the correct order
ECCI
ICCE
CIEC
ICCE
Definition
ICCE
Term
An internal combustion converts ------energy into -----energy
Definition
Heat to movement
Term
What type of valve is the radiator cap
Relief valve
Pressure control valve
Blow off valve
Definition
Pressure control valve
Term
Which of theses suspension systems is not found on mobile cranes
Walking beam
Coil over
Air
Hydraulics
Definition
Coil over
Term
What instrument is used to test antifreeze/coolant
Sg meter tester
Volt meter
Pressure
Definition
Specific gravity meter/tester
Term
What function does the thermostat perform
Control temp of the coolant
Control flow of coolant
Control speed of coolant
Definition
Control temp of coolant
Term
A torque converter works on the principle of
Oil pressure
Viscous coupling
Fluid coupling
Definition
Fluid coupling
Term
Ammeters are used to indicate what about a battery?
Battery is charged
What voltage
Amount of current flowing
Definition
Amount of current flowing in or out
Term
Fuses and breakers are known as
Safety devices
Cut outs
Overload protection devices
Definition
Overload protection devices
Term
Batteries wired in parallel will give what
Double V same capacity
Same V double capacity
Same V same capacity
Definition
Same voltage double capacity
Term
What is the main concern when boosting a lead acid battery
Battery can get warm
Risk of explosion
Definition
Risk of explosion
Term
After testing antifreeze what should be done with the tester
Clean out with compressed air
Rinse out with clean water
Definition
Clean out with clean water
Term
The first # in oil weight indicates what
Cold
Hot
Entire temp range
Definition
Cold
The last # indicates hot
Term
A tire warn in the centre would indicate
Under inflation
Overinflation
Definition
Over inflation
Term
Which 2 items should be used to safely inflate a tire
Compressor and psi gauge
Psi gauge and tire cage
Compressor and a safe place to stand
Definition
Psi gauge and tire cage
Term
Which of these is not found on a tire
Diameter of wheel
Load and speed rating
Width of tire
Recommended inflation
Definition
Recommended inflation
Term
Planetary hubs are connected directly to the
Sun gear
Drive line
Rear axel
Driving wheels
Definition
Sun gear
Term
Drum brakes with wedge actuators
Are adjusted automatically
Are adjusted manually
Have no manual adjustment
Have to be taken out of service
Definition
Are adjusted automatically
Term
The caging bolt is used
To set brake stroke
To set brake pressure
To release brakes in emergency
Definition
To release brakes in an emergency
Term
A method of forced induction using exhaust gas is known as
Cold air intake
Supercharging
Turbo charging
Definition
Turbocharging
Term
The best time to drain the oil is
According to service schedule
When it's dirty
When metal filings are present
When the oil is warm
Definition
According to the service schedule
Term
A torque converter is found in
All transmissions
Only in manual transmissions
Only in automatic transmissions
Only in vehicles with Diesel engines
Definition
Only in automatic transmissions
Term
Which of these is not a drive line component
U joint
Yoke
Flange
Bevel gear
Definition
Flange
Term
The function of a planetary gear is
Provide a final gear reduction
Enable wheels to turn at different speed
Definition
Provide a final gear reduction
Term
The most common type of fuel injection found on a modern Diesel engine is
Multi port
Forced stratified injection
Common rail
Definition
Common rail
Term
Oil additives are there to
Prevent rust
Inhibit oxidation
Improve viscosity
All of the above
Definition
All of the above
Term
Which hydraulic system is most commonly found on mobile cranes
Closed centre
Open centre
Independent
Definition
Open centre system
Term
These are all part of the crane swing system
Swing motor
Rotation bearing
House lock
Brake
T/F
Definition
True
Term
A dual stage hydraulic cylinder
Has 2 telescoping sections
Uses weight of load to retract
Uses a spring to retract
Uses hydraulic power to retract
Definition
Has 2 telescoping sections
Term
Hydraulic pumps convert mechanical force into hydraulic energy
T/F
Definition
True
Term
A closed centre hydraulic system has the need for a
Variable displacement pump
Fixed displacement pump
Definition
Variable displacement pump
Term
Pilot hydraulic valves are usually found where in the valve bank
As part of in can controls
Part of outrigger control
Part of the winch control
Definition
As part of the in cab controls
Term
Cavitation is caused by what
To much oil in the system
Not enough oil in the system
Air in the system
Definition
Air in the system
Term
When turning off oxy acetylene torch, what do you shut off first
Definition
Oxygen
Term
Area of cylinder
Definition
2 times R times pie times H
End cap
2 times pie times R squared
Term
Pythagorean theory
Definition
A2 + B2= C2
Term
Calcs
Definition
3.28ft = 1M
2.2046lb=1kg
2204.6lb=tone
2000lb=ton
1728cuin cuft
144sqin sqft
Term
1' by 1' by 1" steel plate=
40.8lb
Concrete 150lb per cuft
Steel 490lb cuft
Definition
Term
Only type of natural fibre rope found in construction
Definition
# 1 grade Manila
Term
What is the strongest synthetic rope
Definition
Nylon
Term
What is the most used synthetic rope
Definition
Polypropylene
Term
Prior to installing the upper works, what must be done?
Definition
Clean and lube splined shafts and clean turntable surface
Term
With regards to special attachments when are leads used
Drag line
Clam shell
Pile driving
Definition
Pile driving
Term
Which type of lattice boom is used in pile driving operations
Round
Angle
Rectangular
Definition
Angle chords
Term
what should you do before connecting pendants to the bridle?
Definition
make sure all pins are in
Term
what do you do to cool off turbo charger?
Definition
let machine low idle
Term
when reeving a block how do you centre it
Definition
wedge socket left or right , lead line left or right
Term
if a load drops from a hydraulic crane what is the cause?
Definition
Internal Break
Term
what is the most common transfer of power from ------to torque converter
Definition
chain drive
Term
what is the purpose of the bevel gear on the ?? shaft to the travel
Definition
vertical to horizontal
Term
the proper way to lower and re reeve a block
Definition
lower block to almost ground level then boom down
Term
whats the tool used to dig a vertical shaft
Definition
clam shell
Term
ABH auxilary boom head, whats the purpose of?
Definition
to prevent hoist lines from tangling
Term
most common type of end connection on a boom?
Definition
wedge socket
Term
how can you achieve 100% efficiency on an end fitting
Definition
compressed eye with a steel sleeve
Term
how are crawlers more stable
Definition
extend crawlers
Term
why should boom sections come out evenly
Definition
more stress on longer boom sections
Term
what forces are on a spreader or EQ beam
Definition
compression and bending
Term
what does an engineered lift plan have to have?
Definition
site drawing dimensions with actual verified measurements
Term
when u go over chart values on a new crane, what conditions are there
Definition
the materials are built stronger,
Term
conventional over side where is the tipping axis?
Definition
track rollers
Term
why do u need a tag line on as clam shell?
Definition
prevent clam shell from twisting
Term
why would you need leads on a conventional?
Definition
piling
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