Pit Boss Full Auger Removal and Replacement

Today we’re going to be reviewing a Pit Boss full auger removal and replacement.

We’re going to be using a 700 FB but this process can be used across all pit boss models with just slight modification.

Tools required for the job.

Phillips head (for case bolts)
Allen wrench to grip auger and slide out
Knee-high box or stool to rest hopper carriage on

Note: Make sure that before performing any maintenance on your pit boss grill first make sure it’s unplugged and cool!

Easy to follow steps on how to perform a Pit Boss full auger removal and replacement.

Remove 8 Phillips screws from beneath the carriage on the Pit Boss hopper.
Remove 2 screws on the face of the controller
Push the control panel through this new window to dangle beneath the hopper.
Remove the hopper screws on the front and back (have box or stool ready to set hopper on).
Place hopper on stand to keep it from pulling out the cords
A bolt is holding the auger into place. It has a nut on the bottom and an Allen head on top. Take an Allen head set to size it up, then grip the bottom with a wrench or socket to hold it still while you screw it out.
Remove the Phillips screw holding the actual auger in place.
Grab the little base with a wrench, turn it counterclockwise, and slide it out. *If you have an auger jam it will need a strong turn clockwise and a tough pull. You may have to put your back into it.
Here you can replace or clean the Pit Boss grill Auger.
Putting everything back together is as simple as doing the steps in reverse order.

Remove and replace a Pit Boss Full Auger in plain English:

The first process of removing your hopper is actually going to be to remove the bottom panel.

Eight Phillips head screws hold the panel in place. You can remove it using a Phillips head screwdriver or drill.

Next, we will be removing the two Phillips head screws from the control board and feeding it back through the hopper.

From here we’ll be removing the two screws that hold the hopper in place front and back.

The hopper connects to the burner with a power cord. A bucket or stool is helpful here to place the hopper on after you remove it.

To remove the motor from the auger you will first need to remove an allen head screw from a nut.

Once you remove the motor, a single set screw holds the auger in place.

Now, use a set of vise grips or a pipe wrench. Turn your auger counterclockwise and pull it out. If the auger is jammed, you may need a bit more force to remove it.

Pro Tip: We here at Hempen Hill BBQ always have a pair of vice grips on hand for just these occasions. Turn clockwise to remove it, and once removed use sandpaper to give this auger a good nice cleaning .Clean the inside of the auger tube and after that, you should be all set!

Just reverse the steps to put everything back together again.