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ii. Keeping a firm hold and standing to one
side of the ramp, pull the handle to open
the ramp.
7. Continuing to stand to the side of the
ramp, lower the ramp down slowly.
4.1.3 CLOSING THE RAMP
1. Check that nothing is protruding to block
ramp closing.
2. Standing to the side of the ramp, lift and
close the ramp. Try to avoid slamming
the ramp as this may disturb your horses.
3. Latch each side of the ramp in turn
reversing the opening procedure.
4. If the spring shown in the image below
isn't present or appears damaged, then
do not tow the trailer until it has been
replaced.
5. Raise the prop stands if fitted.
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4.1.4 OPENING THE
REAR RAMP AS A SIDE
HINGING DOOR
CAUTION. If the trailer is facing
up hill, nose up, when opening the
rear ramp door, the ramp door
may start to swing open as soon as
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the catches and bolt are released.
1. Position the trailer on firm level ground and
apply the vehicle and trailer handbrake.
2. Lower the rear prop stands if fitted.
3. Before opening the ramp door look
inside for anything leaning against the
ramp and remove if possible.
4. Open top roller blind:
i. Pull down the rubber
straps to release.
ii. The roller blind will
wind itself upwards.
5. Unlatch one side
of the ramp only
as follows:
i. For the Ramp handle/
latch on the side of the
side hinging release bolt,
move the safety spring
so that the handle can
rotate and move the handle towards the
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