CONQUEST CA1342 PLATE COMPACTORS OPERATOR
’
S MANUAL
10
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The engine works properly
but the machine does not
vibrate
The transmission belt is
broken
Replace the belt
The wear and tear has
caused the belt to loosen up
The centrifugal clutch has
broken
Replace the centrifugal clutch
Reduced or irregular speed
The engine rpm is not
correct
Verify that during compaction
gas lever is in “OPERATIVE”
position
Reset the number of engine
rpm
The transmission belt has
loosened up
Tension the transmission belt
and, if necessary, replace it
The engine rpm are low but
the exciter does not stop
Centrifugal clutch
malfunction
Repair the centrifugal clutch
and, if necessary, replace it
The exciter heats up to over
90° (bath oil only)
There is too much of oil in
the exciter
Top up the oil level. Check
whether the oil seal has been
damaged; replace it if necessary
The engine works with
difficulty and the exciter is
too noisy and it stops or
slows down
Mechanical block of the
exciter (bearings, shaft)
Remove the element causing
the failure or, if necessary,
replace the exciter
The engine turns off or does
not work properly
Fuel tank empty
Add fuel
Oil lack
Add oil
Dirty air filter
Clean air filter, replace if
necessary
Engine damaged
Contact an engine service
center
