Hey Chris. Had mine for about 4 years now. I use a cheap adjustable strap to suspend the shaft at the right height so I can use both hands. Also every time I install it I spray as much penetrant on the locking pin mechanism as possible! I don’t use my quick hitch with it so that might make it a little easier. And ya, the clip on the chain is serious!! Does a great job though…enjoy.
I've got an L3301 and a WG24. I usually leave the WG24 on the ground and connect the pto shaft before connecting to the quick hitch. That shaft will extend to give you some room to get in there however I know what you mean when it comes to getting that spring loaded button pushed in to connect to PTO. I usually can turn my pto by hand until it aligns to the shaft, making it a little easier. Great video and content!
Thanks Bassman, and sorry for my slow response! I'm still honing my hook-up procedure. I'm getting better, but it's still a pain! FYI, I am in the midst of a pretty big stump removal project...more WG24 content on the way if you are interested!
The stump grinder worked great! I was rooting for the FEL to just pop that stump right up on the first attempt. I hope you had a great father's day dinner!
Thanks Chad...I did indeed. A nice little place right on the water. And I didn't even have to PAY! (You know you're getting old when your kids take YOU out to dinner!)
That thing is a beast, were you using the camera to help position it? Oh yes moving and setting cameras makes the job take longer. PTO clip are ridiculous I always have issues with mine. Fighting the shaft is a pain. My PTO shield flips up and out of the way, makes it easier
Well dang, Dana, I'm a wee bit late in replying, but thanks for watching! No, not using the camera, but I've found if I tilt the hydro top-link to the correct angle I can actually see the flywheel and visibility becomes less of an issue. My PTO shield flips up, just not enough.
Hey Chris! Yes that thing eats wood very well. Ah yes the continuation of being annoyed with three point attachments. I suffer from the same affliction. lol. Thanks for the video! Cheers, Mike.
Sold my speedco quick hitch recently, it just gets in the way. The implements I use the most it can't accommodate, hydraulic stump grinder , ditch bank flail mower etc. Plus just something else to work around hooking up drive lines.
On the clip, use pliers and remove it. Get one that works for you. 2nd, I removed my PTO shield a long time ago. Don't need it because I won't put my hands in there while it's on. I have several implements, and they are all a pain to slip on.
Hi Chris, I was frustrated as well watching you install the grinder. Try using French cussing words like "sacrableux" 🤣I wonder if those PTO quick connect could help, Martin @DYI My Way installed one, video #175 ? Maybe adding a carabiner to that stiff clip would make it easier?. Just some suggestions Chris, Happy belated Father's Day 🙋🏼♂👍🏻🥃
Thanks Luc. Maybe "Merde!" as well?! I've been considering a small carabiner as well. Good thoughts. Also, happy belated Father's Day to you as well. Cheers!
LOL! I have a few with the same issues - the clip tension is nuts and man, shafts with a long boot! You said it. Drives me crazy trying to reach in and around to try to connect. Great job on the stump! Cheers Chris! Happy belated :))
@watershedoverlook, hey Chris! Great to see you back out on the LX again! One thing I thought of, that I actually picked up from @gpoutdoors (thanks, Gord!!), was have you thought about an overrun clutch? Gord did a great video explaining the use for one, and it's benefits, including about 4" - 6" extra length from the output shaft, and reduced wear and tear on the tractor during deceleration of the implement. May be worth looking into. I'm awaiting delivery of an MX9900 wood chipper for the back of my 3310, and I bought an overrun clutch for that, as it has a 225 lb flywheel. Of course if you do get one, you'll have to check and potentially cut your PTO shaft a little. Good luck Chris, and take care! -Tyler
@tylerd4522 Thanks Tyler. Actually, I do have an overrun clutch (that I purchased for an attachment that I bought but haven't talked about on the channel). I did consider using that, although I'd need to recheck the shaft length. Thanks for the suggestion. 👍😎
@@watershedoverlook understood Sir, I hope I didn't ruin a surprise! 😉 So I actually live just a bit north of you, in the King George/Dahlgren area. It'd be nice to meet you someday, Sir! Take care, and stay cool in this heat!
Chris I had to cut a couple of my PTO Shaft Plastic guards back some to get my hands in there. It is aggravating for sure! I'm not sure what is worse the button lock or the Collar Lock that you have to pull back. Good video. Hope you week is good.
Good Evening Sir, that weed heater is a very strong one 💪👌👍😇 Ouff that stump was punky 🥴 That Stump Grinder Is Marvelous 😇👍👌💪 Yes that is very nice that hydraulic Top Link 😇👍💪 One Problem At The Time Safely 👍🧐👌The First Go ( That Is A Miracle 🤣🤣👍👍) You have such and OUTSTANDING Sense Of Humor Mon Ami 👍🤣👌What You Are You Talking About In This Video ? Stump What Sir 🤣🤣👍👍 Happy Father's Day Cheers 👍👌😇🍻
I use Pat's Quick Hitch and there is a lot more room to get into the PTO hookup without the top link and quick hitch frame in the way. Love my WG24 grinder. I do take as much of the horizontal sway out as possible so the grinder is less prone to jumping around when grinding. Plus, when I take mine off, I place a 4x4 under the back of the grinder to hold the blade off the ground so I can turn it to align the shaft if needed. I've ground probably close to 200 stumps with mine.
Got same problem with our Dogwood trees I like stumps like that Tractors make life so much easier for sure Nice camera angle You can use that GoPro on IPhone to see where your at without leaving the seat 👍 Looks like you got the learning curve out of the way Nice Job 👍 I hate that PTO shaft type also Just like the one on my tiller Quick hitch gets in the way also Have a great weekend! I’m Laughing and Crying at the same time because I know EXACTLY what your going thru 😂
I SO felt your pain connecting that PTO, Chris!!! It brings out the sailor in me too, LOL.
LoL...Fred Roger's a sailor? Hard to imagine! 😉🤣
Hey Chris. Had mine for about 4 years now. I use a cheap adjustable strap to suspend the shaft at the right height so I can use both hands. Also every time I install it I spray as much penetrant on the locking pin mechanism as possible! I don’t use my quick hitch with it so that might make it a little easier. And ya, the clip on the chain is serious!! Does a great job though…enjoy.
Thanks for watching Bruce. I like the penetrant idea! And I agree...it does do a great job, especially for its size and price point! 👍😎
Taking attachments on and off is always fun ..! Looks like it works well. Cheers 🍻 buddy
Thanks Ryan. The stump grinder works great. Me.....🤷♂️😉😆
@@watershedoverlook 😂
I've got an L3301 and a WG24. I usually leave the WG24 on the ground and connect the pto shaft before connecting to the quick hitch. That shaft will extend to give you some room to get in there however I know what you mean when it comes to getting that spring loaded button pushed in to connect to PTO. I usually can turn my pto by hand until it aligns to the shaft, making it a little easier. Great video and content!
Thanks Bassman, and sorry for my slow response! I'm still honing my hook-up procedure. I'm getting better, but it's still a pain! FYI, I am in the midst of a pretty big stump removal project...more WG24 content on the way if you are interested!
The stump grinder worked great! I was rooting for the FEL to just pop that stump right up on the first attempt. I hope you had a great father's day dinner!
Thanks Chad...I did indeed. A nice little place right on the water. And I didn't even have to PAY! (You know you're getting old when your kids take YOU out to dinner!)
That thing is a beast, were you using the camera to help position it? Oh yes moving and setting cameras makes the job take longer. PTO clip are ridiculous I always have issues with mine. Fighting the shaft is a pain. My PTO shield flips up and out of the way, makes it easier
Well dang, Dana, I'm a wee bit late in replying, but thanks for watching! No, not using the camera, but I've found if I tilt the hydro top-link to the correct angle I can actually see the flywheel and visibility becomes less of an issue. My PTO shield flips up, just not enough.
Hey Chris! Yes that thing eats wood very well. Ah yes the continuation of being annoyed with three point attachments. I suffer from the same affliction. lol. Thanks for the video! Cheers, Mike.
Thanks Mike. It's definitely a thing! 😎👍
Sold my speedco quick hitch recently, it just gets in the way. The implements I use the most it can't accommodate, hydraulic stump grinder , ditch bank flail mower etc. Plus just something else to work around hooking up drive lines.
I expect you aren't the only one to make that decision! 😉 Thanks for watching. 👍😎
On the clip, use pliers and remove it. Get one that works for you. 2nd, I removed my PTO shield a long time ago. Don't need it because I won't put my hands in there while it's on. I have several implements, and they are all a pain to slip on.
@dancincowboy38 Thanks for watching, and the tips. I'm getting better at it! 👍😎
Hi Chris, I was frustrated as well watching you install the grinder. Try using French cussing words like "sacrableux" 🤣I wonder if those PTO quick connect could help, Martin @DYI My Way installed one, video #175 ? Maybe adding a carabiner to that stiff clip would make it easier?. Just some suggestions Chris, Happy belated Father's Day 🙋🏼♂👍🏻🥃
Thanks Luc. Maybe "Merde!" as well?! I've been considering a small carabiner as well. Good thoughts. Also, happy belated Father's Day to you as well. Cheers!
@@watershedoverlook Merde works 😂👍🏻
there is a red plastic clip on that boot. slip it out with a screwdriver then turn it will slip back right out of the way. hope that helps
That's a great tip...thanks!
LOL! I have a few with the same issues - the clip tension is nuts and man, shafts with a long boot! You said it. Drives me crazy trying to reach in and around to try to connect. Great job on the stump! Cheers Chris! Happy belated :))
Thanks Gord. It's good to know it's not just me...I'm not alone!!! 😉😎👍 Have a great weekend.
BTW...looking forward to the dragonfly review video! 😆
@@watershedoverlook LOL! Spoiler alert. Nope. Doesn;t work.:) LOL!
@watershedoverlook, hey Chris! Great to see you back out on the LX again! One thing I thought of, that I actually picked up from @gpoutdoors (thanks, Gord!!), was have you thought about an overrun clutch? Gord did a great video explaining the use for one, and it's benefits, including about 4" - 6" extra length from the output shaft, and reduced wear and tear on the tractor during deceleration of the implement. May be worth looking into. I'm awaiting delivery of an MX9900 wood chipper for the back of my 3310, and I bought an overrun clutch for that, as it has a 225 lb flywheel. Of course if you do get one, you'll have to check and potentially cut your PTO shaft a little. Good luck Chris, and take care!
-Tyler
@tylerd4522 Thanks Tyler. Actually, I do have an overrun clutch (that I purchased for an attachment that I bought but haven't talked about on the channel). I did consider using that, although I'd need to recheck the shaft length. Thanks for the suggestion. 👍😎
@@watershedoverlook understood Sir, I hope I didn't ruin a surprise! 😉 So I actually live just a bit north of you, in the King George/Dahlgren area. It'd be nice to meet you someday, Sir! Take care, and stay cool in this heat!
Chris I had to cut a couple of my PTO Shaft Plastic guards back some to get my hands in there. It is aggravating for sure! I'm not sure what is worse the button lock or the Collar Lock that you have to pull back. Good video. Hope you week is good.
Agreed Bob! Thanks for watching. 👍😎
Good Evening Sir, that weed heater is a very strong one 💪👌👍😇 Ouff that stump was punky 🥴 That Stump Grinder Is Marvelous 😇👍👌💪 Yes that is very nice that hydraulic Top Link 😇👍💪 One Problem At The Time Safely 👍🧐👌The First Go ( That Is A Miracle 🤣🤣👍👍) You have such and OUTSTANDING Sense Of Humor Mon Ami 👍🤣👌What You Are You Talking About In This Video ? Stump What Sir 🤣🤣👍👍 Happy Father's Day Cheers 👍👌😇🍻
Lol...Thanks for the kind words David! Hope your Father's Day was excellent as well. Hope the covert project is progressing nicely. 👍😎 Cheers!
I use Pat's Quick Hitch and there is a lot more room to get into the PTO hookup without the top link and quick hitch frame in the way. Love my WG24 grinder. I do take as much of the horizontal sway out as possible so the grinder is less prone to jumping around when grinding. Plus, when I take mine off, I place a 4x4 under the back of the grinder to hold the blade off the ground so I can turn it to align the shaft if needed. I've ground probably close to 200 stumps with mine.
That 2x4 idea is a good one. I'm going to look into adding one to the dolly it rests on. Thanks. 👍
Great job, I wish the guy who grinded the stump in my yard could have removed the whole stump. 😊😊
@@FloridaBoatRamps-88 Thanks for watching! 👍😎
Yep I had the same problem with my tiller on my bx, me and the sawsall took care of that issue!!
Thanks Chris...I see that in my future as well!
Got same problem with our Dogwood trees
I like stumps like that
Tractors make life so much easier for sure
Nice camera angle
You can use that GoPro on IPhone to see where your at without leaving the seat 👍
Looks like you got the learning curve out of the way
Nice Job 👍
I hate that PTO shaft type also
Just like the one on my tiller
Quick hitch gets in the way also
Have a great weekend!
I’m Laughing and Crying at the same time because I know EXACTLY what your going thru 😂
Thanks Phil...based on the feedback, it definitely seems like the complaints are pretty common! Have a great weekend. 👍😎
Wow! Continue sharing your wonderful work videos with us! Let's keep our connection alive~
I feel your pain! I am amazed that humans haven't figured out a better solution for transferring power to implements.. watch the cussing! 😂
LoL...you should have heard me the afternoon it took me 40 minutes! 🤬🤬🤬
On second thought, best you didn't. 😉
@@watershedoverlook been there done that while trying to connect my Tiller!
My advise after that is too enjoy an adult beverage or "2"
Lol...I believe I did! 🍺👍😎