Hopper Lid & Pellet Guard Replacements

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Discover the step-by-step process for effortlessly swapping out various components of your grill.

Tools Needed:

  • Phillips Screwdriver
  • Optional: Small piece of cardboard or paper (to cover auger inlet)

Hopper Lid Replacement

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  1. If you have a cutting board on the hopper lid, detach it.
Note: Depending on the model, there may not be a cutting board. 
  1. Unscrew Hinges: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the single screw from each hinge.
  2. Line up the new lid's hinges with the holes on the hopper and screw them in place.
  3. Make sure the new lid is firmly attached.
  4. If you removed a cutting board, put it back on.
  5. Your replacement process is complete!

Pellet Guard Replacement

Timberline 850
Timberline 1300 
Pro 575
Pro 780
Ironwood 650
Ironwood 885
Century 885
Timberline
Timberline XL
Ironwood
Ironwood XL
Woodridge
Woodridge Pro 
Woodridge Pro+
Woodridge Elite 
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  1. Turn off and unplug grill from power.
  2. Place pellet bucket below pellet dump door.
  3. Open pellet dump door and empty all pellets from hopper. Close pellet dump door.
  4. To prevent screws from falling into the auger, it is recommended that you cover the inlet with something such as a small piece of cardboard or paper.

Remove Old Pellet Guard

  1. Remove the screws holding the old guard, if applicable, using a Phillips screwdriver.
Note: Depending on the model, there may be either one or two screws securing the grate.
  1. Lift off the old grate.

Install New Pellet Guard

  1. Position the new grate in place.
    • If applicable, tighten the screws to secure the new grate. 

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Hopper Guard is positioned at a 45 degree angle.  It is tilted upward toward the barrel.

Note: Make sure the pellet grate is oriented the correct way. If the screw holes do not line up, it's likely that the grate needs to be turned.
  1. Ensure the grate is firmly attached.
  2. Your replacement process is complete!
Note that the images provided are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product appearance may vary depending on the specific model. 
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