Troubleshooting - Weber Skyline 3200 LP Owner's Manual

Side Burner Troubleshooting
WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting
steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in
the OFF position.
Problem
Side burner does not light.
Flame is low in HIGH position.
Flame is very yellow in conjunction with
the smell of gas,
OR
Burner makes popping noise in conjunction
with the smell of gas.
Push button ignition does not work.
Side Burner Maintenance
WARNING: All gas controls and supply valves
should be in the OFF position.
Check igniter: Remove side burner cover. To remove side
burner cover, remove control knob and screws that hold
cover to bottom. Figure 18. Make sure wire is connected
between igniter and electrode. Check that igniter lock nut
is tight. Figure 19.
Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the
igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.
Adjust igniter electrode. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch
from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 20. Spark should be
a white/blue color, not yellow.
Figure 18
Check
Is gas supply off?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper
Guard for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
Does burner light with a match?
Igniter
32
Cure
Turn supply on.
Straighten hose.
Clean Weber Spider Stopper
Guard. (See Section "Annual
Maintenance.")
If match lights burner, check
igniter (see below).
Venturi/Burner
Electrode
Igniter wire
Figure 19
1/8 to 3/16 inch gap
Figure 20