Step-by-step instructions for how to replace the auger motor on your Traeger pellet grill. Includes part numbers, required tools, and estimated completion time.
Applies to:
Part #: Applicable Grills: KIT0020 Timberline 850 (AC) & Timberline 1300 (AC)
Tools Needed
- Phillips Screwdriver
- 7/64 Allen Wrench & Pliers
- 5-16" Socket Wrench
Estimated Time to Complete
- 15 minutes
Replacement Steps
- On the access panel under the hopper, locate the 4 screws that hold it in place and remove them.
- Remove the 2 screws holding in the controller.
- Once removed, rotate the controller to push it through where it was housed.
- Unless already removed, clip the zip ties holding all the wires together.
- Locate the 4 screws holding the hopper assembly on the grill and remove them (2 on either side).
- Next, remove the access panel to reach the auger through the auger hatch on the side of the hopper (you will not need to remove the entire hopper shroud in this case).
- Remove the 1/4" bushing screw (the screw holding the auger to the grill frame).
- Using a 7/64 Allen wrench & pliers, or 5-16" socket wrench, remove the Shear pin, freeing the auger from the Auger motor.
- Once the shear pin is removed and the auger is free, disconnect the old auger motor and connect the replacement.
- See the Wiring diagram for more info on connecting the auger motor.
- Insert the new auger and follow these steps in reverse to reassemble.
Replacing an Auger Motor with a Jammed Auger on a AC Timberline 850/1300
- On the access panel under the hopper, locate the 4 screws that hold it in place and remove them.
- Remove the 2 screws holding in the controller.
- Once removed, rotate the controller to push it through where it was housed.
- Unless already removed, clip the zip ties holding all the wires together.
- Locate the 4 screws holding the hopper shroud on the grill and remove them (2 on either side).
- Next, remove the access panel to access the auger through the auger hatch on the side of the hopper (you will not need to remove the entire hopper assembly in this case).
- Remove the 1/4" bushing screw (Screw holding the auger to the grill frame).
- With force, try to pull the auger motor back and forth by hand to loosen the jam.
- Using a 7/64 Allen wrench & pliers, or 5-16" socket wrench, remove the Shear pin, freeing the auger from the Auger motor.
- Once the auger is free, disconnect the old auger motor and connect the replacement.
- See the Wiring diagram for more info on connecting the auger motor.
- Insert the new auger and follow these steps in reverse to reassemble.