L1500 What is it

[Dorval]

I have just discovered a knob under the front of the seat. It is marked "Fast" and (turning it clockwise to) "Slow" with "Lock" at the extreme. Can anyone tell me what it is for?

 

[johnjk]

I believe that controls the 3point and the speed that it will lower. I usually get mine set in a working position and close that off so the implement does not change height. Have to open it back up if you raise it and want to lower it again

 

[bucktail]

speed of your 3 point hitch.

 

[SidecarFlip]

....and 'adjust' it often or it will lock up and then you will have an issue.

 

[hiho silver]

I have just discovered a knob under the front of the seat. It is marked "Fast" and (turning it clockwise to) "Slow" with "Lock" at the extreme. Can anyone tell me what it is for?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl6kqCJkQo8
Video from Messicks on how it works.

 

[D2Cat]

If it does not move easily, don't force it. Soak it with a product like PB Blaster off and on for a few days, then try turning it again. If/when it does rotate some don't try to turn it too far any one direction, but turn it back and forth a bit at a time.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

It it the DROP speed of the three point hitch, it has no effect of raising speed.