Display shows “NO PELLET” or similar low pellet warning and grill shuts down or won’t ignite.

Safety first: Turn the grill OFF and unplug it before reaching into the hopper or auger area.

• 1. Check hopper level:
  • Fill the hopper at least halfway with dry, high-quality Traeger pellets.
  • Stir pellets by hand to break up any bridging or clumping.
• 2. Confirm auger feed:
  • Remove grates, drip tray, and heat baffle to view the firepot.
  • Turn the grill ON and start ignition (lid open).
  • Watch for pellets dropping into the firepot within a few minutes.
• 3. If no pellets feed:
  • Listen for auger motor operation (a slow, intermittent grinding sound).
  • If silent, test the auger motor for power at its connector; replace the auger motor if it is not turning under power.
  • If the motor runs but pellets do not move, the auger is likely jammed and must be cleared.
• 4. Clear auger jam (see auger jam fault below for full steps):
  • Empty hopper, remove auger motor, and pull auger shaft to clear compacted pellets or foreign objects.