What should you identify first in a hydraulic schematic?	The energy source and stored-energy hazards before tracing flow paths.	topicladder equipment hydraulics
What does the 'Find the source' step prove?	Start with pump, tank, and pressure supply. Check: You can point to where energy enters the circuit.	topicladder equipment hydraulics
What does the 'Find the actuator' step prove?	Cylinder or motor motion is usually the visible work. Check: You can name what moves and in which direction.	topicladder equipment hydraulics
What does the 'Trace valve states' step prove?	Valves change flow paths. Check: You can explain normal, actuated, and blocked paths.	topicladder equipment hydraulics
What does the 'Find pressure protection' step prove?	Relief and checks affect safety and failure behavior. Check: You can identify where pressure is limited or trapped.	topicladder equipment hydraulics
When would you use `Trace P to A and B to T`?	Use it to read a directional valve flow path. Expected signal: Pressure and return paths are identified	topicladder equipment command
When would you use `Mark cylinder extend and retract ports`?	Use it to predict actuator direction. Expected signal: Movement matches the active flow path	topicladder equipment command
When would you use `Locate relief valve symbol`?	Use it to find pressure protection. Expected signal: A pressure limit path returns to tank	topicladder equipment command