Lid does not close evenly or there are large gaps causing heat and smoke to escape.

Safety first: Ensure the grill is cool before adjusting hinges.

• Step 1 – Tighten hinge hardware: Loosen, realign, and retighten hinge bolts so the lid sits evenly on the barrel.
• Step 2 – Check for warping: Sight along the lid edge. If significantly warped, replacement of the lid assembly may be required.
• Step 3 – Install or replace gasket: Apply a high-temp lid gasket kit to improve the seal and reduce smoke and heat loss.