Yanmar 1700 d 3 point lift

[jjbaker210]

I am newbie to tractors and just purchased a Yanmar 1700D. I was hoping someone might explain the 3 point lift controls to me. I know the lever on the right handside lowers and raises the lift arms. My tractor does this just fine. It holds the implement raised and it will lower it all the way. Is it supposed to hold it anywhere in between and what do you use the rotating knob under the seat for. I know it will lock the arms in a certain position but when should you do this? When operating the bush hog should the mower deck sit on the skids when running or is the front supposed to be raised some? Thanks for any help on this. Jeff

 

[J_J]

The knob under the seat is the descent knob, and it controls the rate of drop when yo lower the arms.

It wil also lock the arms in any position and for transport.

Bush hog should float.

You could also use a chain for setting the position of the bush hog.

 

[jjbaker210]

I believe the float position is all the way down on my Yanmar. I may look into holding it up with a chain. Thanks Jeff Baker