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b) While watching the fan blade, turn the Switch to ON and the Dial Knob to Smoke. If the
fan blade does not turn, turn the Switch to the OFF position.
This indicates a defective Auger Drive
Motor and it will need to be replaced. Contact your Traeger Dealer or the
Traeger Parts Department (SECTION SEVEN) to place an order.
c) If the fan blade turns a bit and then stops, continue watching and turn the
Switch/Dial to Shut Down Cycle. If the fan blade UNWINDS slightly, this indicates a jam
in the Auger system which will need to be cleared.
d) Disconnect Power Cord from electrical outlet and remove Pellets from the Pellet
Hopper. Check for foreign objects and wet/decomposed Pellets, both of which
can cause a jam in the Auger system. The Auger will need to be removed to
clear a jam in the Auger system. See "HOW DO I REMOVE THE AUGER IF IT
JAMS?" section below.
HOW DO I REMOVE THE AUGER IF IT JAMS?
For models with a fixed Auger Drive Motor:
1) Remove any covers necessary to access the Auger Drive Motor.
2) Remove the screw connecting the Auger Drive Motor shaft to the Auger shaft, using a 7/64
hex wrench and a 5/16 wrench or driver.
3) Remove two bolts mounting the Auger Drive Motor/Bracket assembly to the Burner Box
with a 7/16 wrench.
4) With a small pipe wrench or locking pliers on the Auger shaft, turn the Auger counter
clockwise. It will turn hard until it breaks free, then the Auger will turn freely.
5) Remove the Auger and clean all Pellets, ash or foreign objects from the Auger, Auger Tube
and Firepot. A shop-vac is ideal tor this task.
6) Sand the outside surfaces of the auger with medium grit sandpaper. Check the inside of the
Auger Tube and sand it if needed. Vacuum sanding grit from the Auger Tube and Firepot
when finished.
7) Reinstall the Auger into the Auger Tube, making sure that it rotates freely.
8) Re-attach the Auger Drive Motor/Bracket assembly, ensuring that the Auger shaft rotates
freely on the Auger Drive Motor Shaft. Re-attach the Auger shaft to the Auger Drive Motor
shaft.
For models with a floating Auger Drive Motor:
(Note: some units with the floating Auger Drive Motor will require metric tools.)
1) Remove any covers necessary to access the Auger Drive Motor.
2) Remove the screw connecting the Auger Drive Motor shaft to the Auger shaft and the
screw retaining the Auger Bushing into the Auger Tube.
3) With a small pipe wrench or locking pliers on the Auger shaft, turn the Auger counter
clockwise. It will turn hard until it breaks free, then the Auger will turn freely.
4) Remove the Auger and clean all Pellets, ash or foreign objects from the Auger, Auger Tube
and Firepot. A shop-vac is ideal tor this task.
5) Sand the outside surfaces of the auger with medium grit sandpaper. Check the inside of the
Auger Tube and sand it if needed. Vacuum sanding grit out of the Auger Tube and Firepot
when finished.
6) Reinstall the Auger Bushing and the Auger into the Auger Tube, making sure that the Auger
rotates freely.
7) Re-attach the Auger shaft to the Auger Drive Motor shaft.
WHY DOES MY GRILL FIRE GO OUT ON "SMOKE" SETTING?
Excess ash in the Firepot may be the problem.
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