CONQUEST CA5570 User manual

CONQUEST REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTORS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Copyright © 2019 Conquest Equipment, Inc.
CA5570
REVERSIBLE PLATE COMPACTOR
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Serial #: ________________________________
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Index
Safety Instructions For Plate Compactors ............................................................................4
Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Transport and Lifting .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Periodic Maintenance................................................................................................................................................... 5
Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Fire ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Residual Risk..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Max Inclination...........................................................................................................................6
Function........................................................................................................................................6
Applications.................................................................................................................................7
Operation .....................................................................................................................................7
Checks Before Starting................................................................................................................................................. 7
Engine Starting (Manual) ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Engine Stop (Manual)................................................................................................................................................... 8
Engine Stop (Electric Starter) .................................................................................................................................... 9
Engine Oil........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Air Filter (Dry)................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Air Filter (Oil Bath) ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Battery ........................................................................................................................................10
Maintenance..............................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................13
Lubrication.................................................................................................................................14
Engine / Exciter RPM...............................................................................................................14
Technical Data...........................................................................................................................15
Sound Measurements.................................................................................................................................................15
Vibration Measurements...........................................................................................................................................16
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................16
Expanded View .........................................................................................................................17

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LABELS
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Fuel Type
Do not refuel with open flames
Personal protective equipment is
mandatory
Read the instruction manual before
operating
Guaranteed sound power level
Lifting point
Accelerator positions
(minimum –operating)
Clean air filter after each use
Moving parts

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLATE COMPACTORS
SAFETY
Plate compactors must only be operated by a person who:
•is at least 18 years old;
•is physically and mentally fit for this job;
•may be expected to carry out the job he’s charged with carefully.
•Plate compactors must only be used for compaction jobs observing safety and operating
instructions.
•People who work with plate compactors must know all safety instructions.
•Do not take drugs or drink alcohol before using plate compactors.
•Always wear appropriate protective clothes (ear protections, gloves, protecting shoes and helmet).
•Do not alter the operation devices of the plate compactor.
•Store the compactor with engine off in a safe place.
•Always refill fuel tank when the engine is off. Do not allow fuel to come into contact with the hot
parts of compactor and engine.
•Do not smoke when using the compactor. Keep the compactor out of open flames.
•Always check fuel tank cap. If there is a fuel cock, shut it off when the engine is not working.
WARNING
If fuel tank leaks, replace it immediately: A fuel tank in bad condition could explode.
•Do not use the compactor in places where there are gaseous exhalations.
•Do not use the machine indoors or in an enclosed area unless inadequate ventilation.
•When the work area is near slopes, the compactor could turn over.
•When you use the compactor in reverse and in a narrow place, the operator must be sideways
from the handle in order to avoid stumbling.
•Always operate in safe conditions in order to avoid accidents.
•Always operate in maximum stability conditions.
•Use transport wheels only for movements in yard. In all the other situations they must be removed.
•Always be sure of the proper functioning of the safety and control devices.
•If there are any problems, immediately stop the machine and inform the person responsible of the
job.
TRANSPORT AND LIFTING
•Do not lift or transport the compactor when it is running.
•Check that lifting points are not damaged.
•For loading and unloading the compactor, appropriate lifting gear is necessary and must be used
on the lifting points.
•Be sure that the ramps are fixed and check the tolerable weight in order to avoid turnovers.

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•Tie the machine on vehicle to prevent sliding or tipping over.
•For long transports, empty the fuel tank completely and close it.
WARNING
Do not lift or hook the plate compactor by the handle.
MAINTENANCE
•Use original spare parts only.
•Do not alter the operation devices of plate compactor.
•Do not turn the engine on without air filter.
WARNING
Modifications in this machine are subject to the expressed approval of Conquest
Attachments. In case of non-observance, Conquest will refuse all liabilities and all
warranties.
•Do not begin maintenance operations when machine is running or when engine is on.
•As soon as maintenance and repair jobs have been completed, all safety devices must be properly
reinstalled.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is required for a good performance of the compactor.
BATTERY
•Always wear adequate protection for the eyes, face and hands while working near a battery.
•Do not lean over the batteries while they are being charged or checked.
•Use caution if using tools or metal conductors, to avoid short circuits and electric arcs.
•Keep the terminals protected to prevent accidental short circuits.
•Replace the batteries that have damaged terminals, casing or cover.
•When charging, place the battery in a ventilated area.
•To recharge, always use a battery charger with regulated voltage with the limits indicated (see
"Information on recharging" later in this booklet).
•An overload can lead to the opening of the safety valves with the release of flammable gases, and
damage to the battery.
•It is not possible to replace the liquid or add water to the Optima® batteries.
•If the battery becomes very hot or whistles during charging, unplug it immediately.
•An incomplete recharge can lead to poor performance and reduced autonomy

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FIRE
In the event of a machine fire, use an AB-class powder extinguisher
RESIDUAL RISK
The vibrating plate is designed to absorb most of the vibrations. Depending on the soil
conditions and exposure times, the vibrations felt by the hand-arm system could exceed the
recommended levels.
Prolonged exposure to vibrations could cause injury to your hands or wrists. If you feel severe
discomfort or pain, do not use the machine and consult a doctor before resuming work.
Prolonged exposure to loud noises without adequate ear protection could cause permanent
hearing damage.
WARNING
Avoid using the vibrating plate on previously compacted soils.
MAX INCLINATION
FUNCTION
The vibration required for tamping is produced by the exciter which is on the compacting plate.
The engine starts the exciter and the torque is transmitted by the centrifugal clutch and by the belt.
In order to allow the idling of the drive engine, the centrifugal clutch, at low engine speeds, interrupts the
flow of power to exciter. The compactor must always be used with the gas handle in the operating position.
The engine supporting and the compacting plates are connected by 4 shock mounts, which are mounted
to avoid vibrations reaching the operator.
The plate compactor is equipped with a hydraulic system that allows you to gradually change the
forwarding speed. The direction of plate compactor depends on the position of control levers on the
handle.
WARNING

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The vibrating plates must always be used with the accelerator lever in the "operating" position. To prevent
centrifugal clutch failure, never use vibrating plates with the throttle lever in intermediate positions.
The engine support and the base plate are connected through 4 anti-vibration mountings to reduce
vibrations to the operator.
The vibrating plate is equipped with a hydraulic system that allows the displacement speed to be varied
gradually.
The direction given by the control positioned on the guide handle allows:
• compacting forward
• stationary compaction
• compacting backwards
APPLICATIONS
Road maintenance, foundations, excavations and trenches.
Use the plate only for the uses for which it was designed.
WARNING
Do not use the plate on very hard or already compacted ground. The use on this type of
ground is equivalent to improper use of the machine and invalidates the manufacturer's
warranty.
OPERATION
CHECK BEFORE STARTING
•Before using the compactor, carefully read instruction manual.
•Engine oil level
oCheck oil level using the proper dipstick. If necessary, refill with SAE 15W40 oil.
•Air filter
oCheck if air filter is clean and in good condition. Clean or replace if necessary.

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•Fuel
oNever use oil/fuel mixture or dirty fuel. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water into fuel tank.
oRefuel avoiding leaks on engine.
•DPI
oCheck the integrity of safety devices.
ENGINE STARTING (MANUAL)
1. Open the fuel valve.
2. Move the throttle lever to 3/4 position.
3. Turn the choke lever (if present).
4. Turn the engine switch on the ON position.
5. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
6. As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke lever (if present).
7. Warm up the engine at the minimum speed for a few minutes.
8. The compactor will begin to move when the throttle lever will be in operating position.
ENGINE STOP (MANUAL)
1. Move the throttle lever to the minimum position. Let the engine turn at the minimum speed for
a few minutes.
2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
WARNING
Never operate the engine switch when the engine is at the maximum speed.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
ENGINE STARTING (ELECTRIC STARTER)
•Insert the key into the dashboard.
•Turn the key to the ON position and then to the START position until the engine starts.
ENGINE STOP (ELECTRIC STARTER)
1. Move the throttle lever to the minimum position. Let the engine turn at the minimum speed for
a few minutes.
2. Turn the key to the OFF position. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

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WARNING
Never operate the engine switch when the engine is at the maximum speed.
ENGINE OIL
1. Check oil level using the proper dipstick. If necessary, refill with SAE 15W40 oil.
OIL CHANGE
1. Drain oil at warm engine.
2. Refill with SAE 15W40 oil.
WARNING
Only use oil with characteristics advised to the manufacturer engine (see engine
book).
AIR FILTER (DRY)
Regularly clean the air filter in order to avoid carburettor damages especially when operating in dusty
areas.
1. Open air cleaner and remove element.
2. Lightly and repeatedly tap the element on a hard surface to eliminate all excess dirt.
3. Clean the element.
4. Replace the air filter. Do not run the engine without the air filter.
AIR FILTER (OIL BATH)
Regularly clean the air filter in order to avoid carburettor damages especially when operating in dusty
areas.
1. Open air cleaner and remove upper element.
2. Wash the upper filtering element with soap and water.
3. Clean the upper bowl.
4. Remount the upper filtering element.
5. Remove the lower filtering element.
6. Clean and dry filtering element.
7. Drain and clean bowl.
8. Fill with engine oil up to level mark.
9. Reassemble air cleaner.

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WARNING
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air filter to avoid
fire and explosions.
BATTERY
Battery storage
OPTIMA® batteries can remain inactive for long periods of time while retaining the power needed to
start up your equipment. Depending on the storage temperature the battery can generally remain
inactive for a period of 8 to 12 months. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Check the battery voltage
every 6 months and charge it if the voltage drops below 12.6 volts.
Maintenance
OPTIMA® batteries are maintenance-free. If you load correctly, you will not have to worry about leaks,
corrosion or gas leaks. Check the battery terminals regularly to make sure they are clean, adherent and
protected.
Recharge information: RED TOP® battery
Alternator: from 13.3 to 15.0 volts, no amperage limit
Battery charger: from 13.8 to 15.0 volts, maximum 10 amps, about 6-12 hours.
Quick charge: Maximum voltage 15.6 volts (regulated).
Maximum current: no limit with temperatures <51.7 ° C.
Maximum charging time: charge until the current drops below 1 amp.
Charge at constant voltage: from 13.2 to 13.8 volts, maximum 1 ampere current, indefinite time (at lower
voltages)
Recharge information: YELLOW TOP® battery
Alternator: from 13.65 to 15.0 volts, no amperage limit
Battery charger: from 13.8 to 15.0 volts, maximum 10 amps, about 6-12 hours
Quick charge: Maximum voltage 15.6 volts (regulated)
Maximum current: no limit with temperatures <51.7 ° C.
Maximum charging time: charge until the current drops below 1 amp.
Charge at constant voltage: from 13.2 to 13.8 volts, maximum 1 ampere current, indefinite time (at lower
voltages)
WARNING
Always use a battery charger with regulated voltage with the limits indicated
FOLLOW STRICTLY TO THE LIMITS SET.
An overload can cause the safety valves to open, causing the gases to leak and damage the battery. These
gases are flammable. It is not possible to replace the liquid in sealed batteries that have been overloaded.
If the battery becomes very hot or whistles during charging, unplug it immediately. An incomplete recharge
can lead to poor performance and reduced autonomy.

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Do not dispose of waste oil, batteries, fuel and other dangerous substances
in the environment. Follow the disposal rules in force in your country.

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MAINTENANCE
PARTS
MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
Air filter
Fuel tank
Engine
Engine
Exciter
Check filter, clean or replace if it is necessary
Check filter oil level (only oil bath models)
Check fuel tank and fuel cap lid. Replace if
necessary
Check oil level, refill if it is necessary
Check engine RPM
Check exciter lid
Daily
Engine
First oil change
After 20 h
Engine
Clean spark plug
Monthly
V-Belt
Check V-belt tension
Monthly
Fuel Tank
Engine
Check fuel filter, replace if necessary
Oil change
After 100 h
Exciter
Check oil level, refill if necessary
After 150 h
Exciter
Oil change
After 250 h

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Reduced speed or no forward
motion
Low oil level. Check the oil
level in the hydraulic pump
located in the handle
Top up oil until level. Move the
command lever several times
(this operation helps blow the
air out from the oil circuit)
The machine only goes
backward
The lip packing is broken or
worn
Replace the lip packing
Low backward speed or no
speed at all
There’s too much oil in the
hydraulic pump located on the
handle
Fill out the oil in excess and
restore the level
The pump oil level decreases
during compaction
There’s some air under
pressure in the pump
Open the pump’s cap to blow
the excess air out
The oil pipe leaks
Replace the leaking parts
The engine’s revs are regular
but the machine does not
vibrate
The seal of vibrating cylinder
is broken or worn and spilling
the oil inside the vibrator
Replace the seal and top up
the oil level (pump and exciter)
Replace the belt
The transmission belt is
broken
The wear and tear has caused
the belt to loosen up
Replace the centrifugal clutch
The engine’s revs are low but
the exciter does not stop
The centrifugal clutch has
broken
The centrifugal clutch has
broken
Repair or replace the
centrifugal clutch
Repair or replace the
centrifugal clutch
Reduced or irregular speed
The engine revs are not
correct
Verify that during compaction
gas lever is at the max position
Reset the engine revs with
proper instrument
The engine works and the
exciter creates vibrations but
the machine doesn’t work or
works in an irregular way
Mechanical failure or
dismissing of eccentrical
weight
Open the exciter and remove
the cause of failure

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LUBRICATION
Model
Quantity
Type
Exciter
CA55
0,80 kg
Pontonic FDL 75W90
Hydraulic system
CA55
0,20 kg
T68
Engine
All models
See engine manual
SAE 15W40
ENGINE / EXCITER RPM
Model
Engine RPM
Exciter RPM
CA55
(2800 –3000)*
4150 –4200
For the CA55 models, the number of revolutions of the engine is an indicative value, for the adjustment
of the plate refer to the number of revolutions of the vibrator.
WARNING
Do not set the engine rpm with different values from those in the table. An
incorrect engine rpm causes machine malfunctions and breakage.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of the machine with the engine
rpm different from those indicated in the table.

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TECHNICAL DATA
Model
CA5560
CA5570
CA5585
Operating weight
420 kg
Plate dimensions (Larg. x Long.)
600 x 955 mm
700 x 955 mm
850 x 955 mm
Frequency
70 Hz
Transmission
Centrifugal force
Centrifugal clutch - Belt
55 kN
Engine
DL44
DH40
DH50
Kohler
15LD440
Hatz
1 B40
Hatz
1 D50
Engine displacement
441 cm3
462 cm3
517 cm3
Engine power
8,1 kW
11,0 Hp
7,4 kW
10,0 Hp
7,9 kW
10,7 Hp
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Forwarding speed
25 m/min
SOUND MEASUREMENTS
The product has been produced in accordance with the standard 2000/14/CE, procedure I annex VI.
Measured sound power level 106 [dB(A)] and guaranteed sound power level 108 [dB(A)] on a significant
equipment.

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VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS
Products are tested for hand/arm vibration level in accordance with annex D prEN500-4:2001
The hand/harm vibration level is 4,5 m/s2
The plate compactor has been tested on a “macadam” surface, produced with unclean stone crusher grit,
with 16 mm medium diameter (with components which have diameters of 10 to 20 mm).
DIMENSIONS

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EXPANDED VIEW
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH
POS
DESCRIPTION
PART. NO
Q.TY
10
HOUSING
1
20
BALL BEARING
2
30
SEEGER
1
40
SEEGER
1
50
WASHER
2
60
HUB
1
70
CENTRIFUGAL FLY WEIGHT
2
80
CLUTCH LINING
151995
2
90
SPRING
2
100
COVER DISK
2
110
SCREW
4
120
PULLEY
1
130
CENTRIFUGAL FLY WEIGHT
3
140
COVER PLATE
1
150
SCREW
6

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PUMP

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PUMP
POS
DESCRIPTION
CODE
Q.TY
1
CA55 PISTON
531010
1
2
LIP PACKING SD 36 46 7
132053
1
3
GUIDE RING FI-36
132094
1
4
PUMP SPRING POMPA DI=22 F=3
152306
1
5
BUSHING D22-D30 H40
x1599
1
6
PUMP COVER CA55
531013
1
7
PISTON BUSHING
531011
1
8
PERMAGLIDE BUSHING PAP 20X23 H20
151213
2
9
O-RING 3150
131060
1
10
PUMP HOUSING CA55
531008
1
11
OR 4187
131759
1
12
LOWER PUMP COVER CA55
531012
1
13
GEAR RACK AXLE CA55
531019
1
14
OIL LEVEL CAP 1/2"GAS
151001
1
15
COPPER WAHER 1/4"
151209
2
16
CAP DIN 908 1/4"G
152234
1
17
NIPPLE 1/4"
151137
1
18
TCEI SCREW M 6X 12 8.8 UNI 5931 ZN
151300
3

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HANDLE