Ifor Williams Trailers HBX, User Handbook Manual

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction 08
1.2 Customer care 08
1.3 Accompanying literature 08
1.4 Security 09
1.5 Warranty 09
1.5.1 Warranty claims 09
1.6 Safety 09
1.6.1 Use 10
1.6.2 Check before every journey 11
1.7 Glossary of terms 12
1.8 Information stickers 13
2 TOWING
2
Towing
14
2.1
Understanding your trailer
14
2.1.1
Recommended tow ball height
15
2.1.2
Nose weight
15
2.2
Pre-hitching up checks
15
3 HORSE BOX OPERATION
3.1 Attaching/detaching the trailer
to/from the towing vehicle 15
3.1.1 Coupling instructions 16
3.1.2 50mm ball couplings 16
3.1.3 Eye couplings 17
3.2 Mirrors 18
3.3 Final checks before moving off 18
3.4 Reversing 19
3.5 Detaching the trailer and parking 19
3.5.1 Detaching the trailer 19
3.5.2 Parking the trailer 19
3.6 Driving 20
3.6.1 Driving licence 20
3.6.2 Towing speed 20
3.6.3 Stability 20
3.6.4 Snaking 20
3.6.5 Stabilisers 20
4 OPERATION OF RAMPS AND DOORS
4
Operation of ramps and doors
21
4.1
Rear ramp operation
21
4.1.1
Understanding your rear ramp
21
4.1.2
Opening the rear ramp
21
4.1.3
Closing the ramp
22
4.1.4
Opening the rear ramp as a side hinging door
22
4.2
Front ramp operation
23
4.2.1
Understanding your front ramp
23
4.2.2
Opening the front ramp
23
4.2.3
Closing the ramp
24
4.3
Understanding the inspection door
24
4.3.1
Operating the inspection door
24
5 OPERATION OF INTERNAL FITMENTS
5 Operation of internal fitments 25
5.1 Understanding your stalls 25
5.2 Operation 26
5.2.1 Opening the stall 26
5.2.2 Closing the stall 26
5.2.3 Removing the partition leaves 27
5.2.4 Installing the partition leaves 27
5.3 Removing & installing the partition centre pole 27
5.3.1 Removing the partition centre pole 27