Practice question

Recurring difficulty maintaining proper hydraulic pressure on a hydraulic hammer most likely indicates a need to:

  1. Ignore it and keep driving
  2. Inspect for hydraulic leaks, worn seals, or low fluid, and document and address the maintenance issue before continued use
  3. Increase the hammer energy to compensate
  4. Add water to the hydraulic reservoir

Answer: B — Inspect for hydraulic leaks, worn seals, or low fluid, and document and address the maintenance issue before continued use

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