Steering Fundamentals and Service

Question 1

What 4 wheel steering system offers the best floatation?

Answer 1

Crab steering because each wheel takes a different path

Question 2

What is unique about full time power steering over power assist steering?

Answer 2

No mechanical connection exists between operator and wheels

Question 3

What are the 2 general types of steering directional valves

Answer 3

Hand Metering Unit

Spool Steering valves

Question 4

What direction will the wheels lean on the front of a motor grader

Answer 4

Away from the leading edge of the blade

Question 5

What components make up a Hydrostatic charge pressure circuit

Answer 5

Reservoir
Charge pump
Charge circuit relief
Two charge circuit check valves
Shuttle valve
Oil Cooler

Question 6

Hydrostatic case drain circuits

Answer 6

Remove leakage oil and direct it back to hydraulic reservoir

Question 7

The filter/screen used in reservoir of hydrostatic system removes particles of what size?

Answer 7

100 micron and larger

Question 8

What would be expected temperature drop across oil cooler

Answer 8

15-20 F

Question 9

What is it called when pump swash plate goes to minimum angle

Answer 9

De-stroked

Question 10

What is unique about the wheels and tracks on a skid steer?

Answer 10

They are fixed in the straight ahead position and can not be pointed inward or outward