Pit Boss Auger Will Not Turn

[@riseone5150]

I had a clogged auger on my Pitt Boss and was getting ready to pitch it. I watch half of your video and it all made sense. I cleared the clog after watching your video. Thanks for posting.

[@HighOctane101]

Great, thanks for comment

[@vittoriovuocolo2438]

Your video saved the day.my Austin xl quit after 2 cooks.we called pit boss a dozen times with no results.i cleaned out the auger everything works now.👍

[@JBsBBQ]

Man this just helped me fix my pellet grill !!! Not a pit boss but you fix it the same way!! Thanks

[@HighOctane101]

Good deal. You are welcome

[@ngrep]

Thanks, finding this on a quick search helped me spend the 30mins pulling mine apart and doing the same, sorted! Thanks mate love ya work.

[@colemessick8784]

thanks bud!! fixed mine! the motor had pinched the black and white wire into! we’re back happy again after 3 months sitting😂

[@Beast_of_a_Human]

I had the same problem, I believe it was from dumping bags of pellets in the hopper and the fine saw dust clogged it, I now scoop the pellets with a slotted scoop to reduce the saw dust, cheers

[@davejohnson3037]

Just found your video. Thanks!!!! Fixed mine just like you did. Made a small system to hold motor in place and works like a charm. Thanks again!!!

[@HighOctane101]

Nice

[@maknbacon7367]

Smoke Daddy actually makes a mount for the auger motor that locks it in place.

[@DetroitVSEvry1]

Thanks for finally giving me an answer this is exactly the problem I was having

[@HighOctane101]

Nice

[@DangerClose13E]

Dust wasn't the problem with mine. I put a cup of cherry wood chips (not pellets) and one of them wedged itself really tight between the auger and the shaft wall. I learned my lesson.....ONLY pellets!

[@litespan466]

I had same problem. Cleared mine by watching this video. Auger was packed solid with dust and broken pellets . Took me an hour to remove auger . It was really frozen in place .

[@HighOctane101]

Yeah it really sucks when you’re ready to cook and the damn thing will not work

[@1234IDeclare_ThumbWar]

Mine is super frozen too, any tips on how you got the auger out? I have tried a few different ways. Very frustrating.

[@HighOctane101]

Take apart and use a vise grip and work it back and forth, you will have to remove motor and lock collar on the end. The auger will have to be completely removed just in case there is nothing else in there besides pellets.

[@1234IDeclare_ThumbWar]

@@HighOctane101 thanks! I was able to get it more by turning it rather than pulling but goddamn was that thing stuck

[@dannelson8556]

@@HighOctane101 OMG you don't need to take the BBQ apart to clean a auger jam. It's super simple to clear an auger jam and it doesn't require the use of power tools, screwdrivers, hammers, crowbars and vice grips. Simply toss a chiming load of lit charcoal into the bottom of the BBQ and close the lid. within 15-20 minutes, which is less time than it takes to disassemble the smoker the charcoal will have reduced the jammed pellets into teaspoon of ash. In more sever cases you might want to remove the fire pot and toss a couple of briquet's under the auger tube . No need to waste time buggering up the end of your auger shaft

[@mjcleary919]

Great advice, except for the bud light. 😂. I cleared my jam and was smoking in no time at all. One side note; I have had my PB for 5+ years and never had a jam until I tried using a big box off-brand pellet. It may be a coincidence, but I went back to using PB pellets. Running like new. 👍

[@HighOctane101]

haha :)

[@quiklt1]

Same happened to mine…thanks for the video showing us the details !

[@HighOctane101]

You bet

[@ragenjanssen8]

I think mine locked up from not shutting it down properly. Also I think the auger motor being mounted loosely is engineered that way my pellet stove is the same way. I think it helps from shearing the pin on start up

[@ILOVECHEECHEES]

Mine is stuck also I hope it's not the gearbox a Sprock issue will find out tomorrow. Mine also wants to twist the auger but make a slight jolt with a slight noise. A slip so i hope it's not the sprockets in the gearbox. Fingers crossed it's a clogged issue.

[@lastboomer6164]

how much was the replacement cost. and what do you think caused the teeth on the gears to chip off?

[@HighOctane101]

It was like $15 I think, I’m sure gears could have been a defect but making sure the grill cools down with fan is a plus never unplug it at high fire that can cause auger to stick the next time you use it

[@mitchk2981]

It is really important to use a cover and to not leave pellets in the unit. I had this model and finally gave up on it after 7 years of one thing or another. I got the Pit Boss Pro and now when done with a smoke, I empty the hopper and then start the unit and let what ever is in the augur burn off. Then I vacuum it all and put the cover on. A little more effort, but beats having to pull it apart when those pellets become like cement.

[@jamesatthewatercooler5463]

i wish i had your patience, i'd be calling pit boss they say they have a 5 year warranty and all parts. They have been pretty good about backing that up

[@HighOctane101]

Yes I have zero patience with anything dealing with a warranty 😂

[@JodyHuerta-h2v]

Wht happens if u can’t make it stop feeding

[@HighOctane101]

probably get really hot

[@whitedime]

Was that an allen or torx head on that auger shaft ?

[@HighOctane101]

If I remember right it’s an allen

[@jonretter8458]

Hey thanks for the video. Saved my thanksgiving dinner!

[@311huskerfan]

Mine did the same thing...got some new larger elongated pellets much like the ones you’re using. My best guess is that this auger is only designed for the Pitt Boss pellets which are smaller. I’m about to go out & hopefully fix this issue...fingers crossed I don’t have any stripped gears! Thanks for the video man! Would not have any clue what to do without your video!

[@HighOctane101]

No problem, good luck 👍

[@whitedime]

Was it clogged?

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

Damn bro same situation but I’m drinking IPA🇺🇸

[@HighOctane101]

I’m keystoning it now lol

[@Unchained32]

Worked like a charm, thank you! 🍻

[@reddog907]

There is also a bracket you can get that will stabilize the gear motor, it called Cabela’s Rework Motor Bracket CB24ESC1 , or CB36ETC1, it works but I had to add a couple of washers to align the bracket to the motor. Pit boss said that the motor flopping around is normal, I disagree.

[@HighOctane101]

Nice, I agree too the motor should not flop around. Crazy they said that is normal but I guess that was the engineer that designed saying that 😂😂😂

[@RiseAboveFilmsLLC]

Mine just stopped working and thought about the same thing, crap design. Also the screws have to be the worst metal ever.

[@fishmandad588]

Thanks for the info on the Pitt boss mines has done the same thing.

[@macflyguy5166]

Is there a pellet grill that works without fail in production?

[@HighOctane101]

They all use about the same parts, I know for sure traeger and pit boss are about the same if not the same motors

[@macflyguy5166]

@@HighOctane101 I see, can't beat the flavor of my pitboss, guess I'll have to learn to be its mechanic...

[@rclimes]

Ran into a similar issue on my pit boss. Motor would plug up and the auger shaft screw holes got warped. Contacted pit boss and they replaced the auger motor and all auger plus parts free of charged. I was pleasantly surprised!

[@FF-iy1xs]

Congratulations on actually making contact and getting though!!!! I"ve filed a claim, emailed them, contacted them on facebook, and now i've been on hold for 92 minutes....unreal.

[@mg8339]

@@FF-iy1xs shit....mine just broke. did you ever fix yours? I got a KC combo from Walmart. Just filed a case, crossing fingers.

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

I removed my "Safety" hopper grate as well, and noticed one day when it rained those screw holes were allowing water in the sides so i put metal tape on the inside to block those off. maybe you got some moisture or maybe its the pellets. I use Lumberjack char hickory, no dust at all, And Ive never had a jam. Pit boss 820xl.

[@perryflowers8125]

My pellet trap got water in it and has turned the pellets in auger i think to cement.. Shiaat!!!

[@HighOctane101]

Been there done that, good luck

[@bigfranksworld]

You just need to clean the auger once in awhile. A small shop vac is your friend when you own a smoker.

[@HighOctane101]

Agreed

[@josephponcik2641]

what did you do to keep the motor from being so lose?

[@HighOctane101]

Used a small piece of wood to shim under motor support and a small c clamp. It was supposed to be temporary fix but no it’s permanent

[@orlguy1977]

Thanks for the video. Mine stopped and it has a np code. I'll use your video and hopefully fix the issue.

[@rosswitte]

Thank you! Just fixed mine.

[@williamhortomaris4865]

Mine turns but it keeps catching fire in the auger. Any tips. Havent been able to use it yet

[@HighOctane101]

Is the fan running for the combustion, are you letting it cool down before you unplug it?

[@JokerMansBeats]

Thanks a million! This fixed my problem

[@JokerMansBeats]

Mine was clogged with damp pellets

[@HighOctane101]

Cool glad to help

[@coreylaubinger5125]

For my situation the gears inside the motor had a number of teeth break off and jam the motor. No smoked Easter ham😢

[@HighOctane101]

Sorry to hear

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

Mine would not come out😵

[@HighOctane101]

If you work at it with vise grip you can get it, you can get it don’t get discouraged

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

@@HighOctane101 finally got it🔥Thank you for the video

[@bryanhouse3644]

Thank you for this video. It helped out alot.

[@brianscott3021]

I saw how floppy the motor was on mine I thought it was on purpose so it is not as prone to binding

[@HighOctane101]

I fixed mine so it was tight, it started to wobble out the shaft on the auger . Works great now

[@pastoranthonywilks]

As soon as I hit the power button i hear a brief noise and then the error message. I am hoping mine is just the Auger.

[@HighOctane101]

Only one way to figure it out, empty the bin and see if the auger turns. Could be the cheesy motor mount

[@brewstar007]

I sift my pellets through a spaghetti strainer and shake them before storing them in a 5 gal bucket. Then when i add them from the bucket to the hopper I use a flour sifter cup and shake them again and dump them in. I find that by reducing the amount of dust in the pellets, I haven't had this problem..... yet. Additionally I drain the hopper in to another bucket after each use and store inside the house. My thinking on this is that the outdoor humidity won't swell the pellets. Maybe i'm just getting lucky so far but it seems to be working.

[@HighOctane101]

Good point, I store mine in an insulated shop. But yeah I agree moisture is going to be a problem! I have not had an issue since I fixed mine

[@jjamontan]

Thank you for mine all fixed up now

[@HighOctane101]

You’re welcome

[@whiskeydirt5096]

Thank you sir your a life saver

[@HighOctane101]

You’re welcome

[@rrising8150]

I bought one a couple of days before for a big family cook out used it twice perfect. Turned it on got meat ready 30 minutes nothing unplugged restarted 20 minutes nothing took apart turned auger little tight for 1/2 turn I thought .put back together still nothing took back apart back a auger fine at this point a couple people left to go buy another grill so I hand feed it for a while put it back together 30 minutes later pit cooled down looked from underneath I left the bottom off seen motor up against the side of box used tie wrap to tie back to finish cook today I made a bracket to support the motor in place. yeah you talk about frustrating hungry people dinner 5 hours late.

[@HighOctane101]

Yeah that’s what always happens to me when the pressure is on to cook for A lot of people then something breaks

[@macflyguy5166]

I think they under engineered the motor/auger assembly. Same thing happened to ours. I might start smashing up the pellets more

[@HighOctane101]

If you break up pellets more it might no burn properly may have harder time getting up to temp.

[@TopofTheHill3D]

Thank you, now i know whats wrong with mine

[@HighOctane101]

You are welcome

[@Sluggo01]

had the same problem….but when I opened a Bud Light …I broke one of my high heels

[@HighOctane101]

😂😂😂😂🍺

[@joewaz100]

Yeah I gotta fix mine. I'm using the treager because my pit boss is jammed up. Had the ribs on for an hour and went to check and it was cold lol. Looks like we will eat at 9pm lol😂😂

[@HighOctane101]

Been there done that

[@joewaz100]

@@HighOctane101 I prefer the pit over the treager. The treager doesn't smoke as much. Funny how the cheaper one is better lol.

[@HighOctane101]

@@joewaz100 I doe like my pitboss also, and yeah the cost is what drove me to the boss. Still works great if ya keep them clean..

[@shawnmahan316]

do you still drink Bud Light ?

[@HighOctane101]

No

[@Sluggo01]

Me either…the last Case came with a pair of high heels..wrong size

[@DanteDeBenedittis]

Very helpful had same problem

[@HighOctane101]

Thanks

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

Happy 4th of July. Of course mine took a shit on this day😮

[@HighOctane101]

You too. Hope it all worked out

[@redbone7040]

Thanks I think that's my problem👍

[@HighOctane101]

Good luck

[@scottyakoubian9238]

Same problem. But mine happened at 3 AM. Mounting is surprisingly cheap. That’s my next project; build a mount.

[@HighOctane101]

Yeah mine is still using a piece of wood and a c clamp yet

[@290steam]

Saved my ass. Thanks.

[@HighOctane101]

No problem

[@mattbohnenkamp2374]

Prob because you’re drinking Bud Light

[@catfish3562]

thanks that worked for me

[@HighOctane101]

Good

[@dustin829]

I just purchased an 1150 pro recently and this by FAR is the biggest piece of shit grill. Never again. First the while PID controller didn't had no Bluetooth. They replaced that for me. Then internal temp is over 100 off so I have took cook at 400 to get to 225. Then I purchased the heat defused to not blast the probe with heat, get it on there only to find auger no longer working.

[@chrismalaney6620]

I admire the dedication, but my ass would be heading to the store or ordering pizza.

[@HighOctane101]

It was tempting it I tend to try and make things work when I’m in a pinch

[@HighOctane101]

And yeah the dedication may get ya laid 😂

[@goadoaistheman]

Lol this guy drinks bud lite. 👰🏻‍♂️

[@HighOctane101]

Hey that was along time ago, I am a coors man

[@goadoaistheman]

@@HighOctane101 fair enough. 😂

[@KrashmanVonStinkputn]

Gotta hand it too you...manually feeding pellets....I would have been making a run to KFC.

[@HighOctane101]

Yeah I’m 17 miles from kfc 🤣🤣🤣

[@goku-gn4wq]

Need ma bud light bruh

[@HighOctane101]

😂😂😂

[@critter4ya]

Lol why pay for it when they are warranties for 5 years if you register it when you get it. I own three different grills from them and if I ever need parts they just send it

[@HighOctane101]

Nice did not know that. I never buy extra warranty, did you or is that what it says in manual that i burned

[@critter4ya]

@@HighOctane101 it’s factory warranty as long as you registered it with pit boss when you got it. If you didn’t register and then you can still use your receipt if you have it

[@cyc4usa706]

🤦🏻‍♂️ "For 500 dollars what do you expect" Um, a LOT.

[@HighOctane101]

yep but they are all made the same with same parts

[@justinbuchleiter6836]

Bud light didn’t age well 😂

[@HighOctane101]

some time ago lol

[@justinbuchleiter6836]

@@HighOctane101 after watching this got my problem fixed on this pellet grill someone gave to us so thank you man !

[@HighOctane101]

you bet, anytime@@justinbuchleiter6836

[@dannelson8556]

those motors arnt strong enough to strip a tooth on the gears, the only way that can happen is when people use crowbars pliers and screwdrivers trying to clear a pellet jam

[@HighOctane101]

Mine must have been super duty then. I just took it apart

[@Jyrro]

Drink a Budlight? That didn't age well...

[@HighOctane101]

lol 😂 I am pbr

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

That bracket is BS

[@HighOctane101]

Yes it is

[@kyledonovan8666]

The whole motor is $25

[@RizwanMahmoodi]

Do you have a link for the motor?

[@reise1069]

One of the many reasons I'm going back to propane

[@HighOctane101]

Yeah pellet grills need a little more attention sometimes. Down fall of them

[@agr8tyme]

Wonderful video. But yes, this is the worst designed grill ever.

[@HighOctane101]

I will agree with the design the motor mount makes a my head hurt looking at it 😂

[@bobwilliams3582]

The audio is the worse!

[@HighOctane101]

Yeah my old phone was not to good

[@terrydunn590]

sorry lost me at bud like

[@HighOctane101]

😂😂😂🍻