3-Point Hitch Proper technique for tilling

[generalbegg]

Hey all, I've got a complete newbie question about tilling. I got my new tiller hooked up to my cs2410 today for the first time. When tilling I used the 3 point hight adjustment to set the tiller down. Do I leave the hight adjustment knob down while tilling, or put it back in neutral? As I was tilling with it in the neutral position, I noticed that when I would go over bumps the tiller would be pushed up and then stay at that height so if I didn't catch it, I wouldn't be tilling as deep. I'm just not sure if is ok to leave it in the down position.

Thanks

 

[ksbrdmkr]

I use the depth adjustment on the tiller for the depth control and put the 3pt all the down.

 

[SSdoxie]

Put the 3 pt down as far as it will go and let it float. Use the skid shoes on the tiller to adjust height if you don't want it at full depth.

 

[powerscol]

Depends on how your tiller operates, especially in virgin ground. I sometimes use the 3pt to hold the tiller up on first pass to reduce bounce, and let it just slice into the sod. Then progressive lower it as I make a second pass. If the ground is already tilled, I set the 3pt all the way down and go, using the tiller skids to adjust depth.