3 point throttle

[Springer]

BX2380
I only have 11.7 hrs. experience so go easy on me.
Below my seat is a knob. I rarely ever touch it. I did have to to get my center mow deck to raise and lower. I looked it up and found that it is the throttle for the rear 3 pt.
My question is, when and why would I ever use that?

Thanks

 

[85Hokie]

It simply slows or quickens the down movement OF the 3 point .......... does not change the UP speed.

Great for box blade or rear blade.

It simply restricts the fluid movement so it slows the downward motion - if that is what you want.

 

[FreezinGator]

It controls how fast the 3pt will lower. Sometimes you might have a lot of weight on it and want it to lower slower than when it doesn't have any weight at all. It is a good idea to turn it once in a while as it has a tendency to get stuck over time if not moved. Mine locked up on my BX it took a bit to get it unstuck.

 

[FreezinGator]

You must type faster than I do Hokie

 

[Roadworthy]

I have nothing to add to the above . . . .except - the three point raises under hydraulic power. It lowers by gravity, no power down. The valve under discussion controls the lowering speed.

 

[Springer]

thanks guys. the fact that it lowers under gravity had me a little confused as to the purpose but it makes sense now.