Traeger TRAILHEAD - Using Your Grill; Pre-Grilling Checklist

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USING YOUR GRILL
YOU WILL NEED TO BEGIN WITH THESE STEPS EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR GRILL.
PRE-GRILLING CHECKLIST
1. Check for and do needed maintenance:
• Clean the Traeger® Grease Management System:
• Grill Grate
• Grease Drip Tray
• Grease Chute
• Grease Bucket
• Remove ash (afer approximately 20 hours of cooking).
• Check the power cord for twists, damage, or fraying.
2. Make sure the grill is correctly assembled with all parts present before using it:
• Grease Drip Tray
• Grate
3. Make sure you have proper airflow:
• Ensure nothing is obstructing the exhaust.
4. Make sure the grill is a safe distance from combustibles (see page 2).
5. Make sure the grill is on a level surface.
6. Inspect the pellets:
• Make sure you have enough pellets in the hopper.
• Make sure the pellets are not wet, water damaged, swollen, or dull. They should be shiny and easy to snap.
• Make sure the bottom of the hopper and the auger do not have excessive sawdust.
7. Close the hopper lid.
8. Close the grill lid.