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Read articles →Part two of a four-part 200-hour ownership review, this segment zeroes in on two frequently misunderstood controls: the three-point hitch descent knob and the seat suspension adjustment. The owner draws on real use to clear up common misconceptions, then briefly covers his stability mods, flipped front wheels and rear axle spacers. Most useful to T474 or T394 owners puzzling over these specific controls.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions from personal use, with no apparent commercial affiliation to TYM or any dealership.
It only controls how fast the three-point hitch falls when lowered, not how fast it raises. If closed, the hitch and some hydraulics stop working entirely.
A triangular knob sets how far the seat drops down, and a separate spring adjustment controls rebound firmness, tighter for heavier riders, looser for lighter ones.
The owner flipped them the first day because the T474 is fairly narrow from the factory, widening the stance using the method described in the owner's manual.
The owner added three-inch spacers per side, six inches total, which he says greatly improved stability, especially around creeks and gullies on flat land.
