Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification
Five-day course, (40 hours)
This training includes an FPS review and test preparation session to give mechanics and technicians the ability to earn the FPS Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic certification. The first four days consist of a review of hydraulic maintenance, field repairs, shop repairs, troubleshooting responsibilities and practice hands-on tests. The FPS Mobile hydraulic Mechanic and Job Performance tests are administered on the fifth day. This course is facilitated by Altec and FPS accredited instructors and follows the training curriculum set by FPS. (Note: this course is not designed to replace individual preparedness.)
FPS Subject Matter Outline
Job Responsibilities
Maintenance
- Replace an SAE O-ring fitting
- Add hydraulic fluid to the reservoir
- Replace hydraulic filters
- Make up a crimped hose assembly
- Align hoses and fittings
- Check the condition of hydraulic filters
- Examine hydraulic fluid for debris
- (Contamination)
- Set the pressure relief valve
- Inspect a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder for internal and external leaks
- Check (rod) seals and packings for wear
- Inspect pumps and fluid motors for leaks
- Adjust a hydraulic packing gland
- Draw a fluid sample from the reservoir
- Make a flared tube assembly
- Inspect a cylinder for binding
- Make up a tube assembly
- Test petroleum fluid for water
- Check a reservoir for silt build up
- Charge a hydropneumatic accumulator
Field Repairs
- Replace a hose assembly
- Verify the operating pressure with a gauge
- Verify the relief valve setting
- Replace a hydraulic cylinder
- Check cylinder alignment and mounting
- Check directional control valve solenoids
Shop Repairs
- Replace a hydraulic pump unit
- Drain, flush and refill a system
- Replace a directional control stack valve (Module)
- Mount a pump and align the shaft coupling
- Replace a hydraulic motor unit
- Replace a pressure relief valve
- Install an overhaul kit in a hydraulic cylinder
Troubleshooting
- Determine why a cylinder will not extend
- Determine the cause of no, low, or high pressure
- Identify components in a circuit diagram
- Determine why a cylinder fails to hold the load
- Determine why system operation is erratic
- Determine the cause of excessive heat
- Determine the cause of no flow, low flow or high flow