Danny from American River Ace Hardware steps through the process of freeing up a jammed auger and covers many tips along the way to make this simple and fast.. The Traeger does the cooking part at the temp I want, and the smoke tube does the smoking part with the wood profile I want.. What is the most efficient way to clear pellets from the auger? It's easy to empty the hopper (just open the little trap door), but not the auger. Say it's packed with mesquite pellets and you want to change to pecan.
Steps Clear an Auger Jam Using the 'CLEAR AUGER' Function Before Using 'CLEAR AUGER' Empty your hopper, cleaning out debris, dust and swollen pellets. In nearly all cases where the CLEAR AUGER function will need to be used, the entire hopper will need to be cleaned out (Most common cause: swollen pellets due to excess moisture).; Clean your firepot.. The first thing you'll notice about the Clear Auger Traeger Pro 575 is its sleek design. It's built with a durable powder-coated steel body and features a large hopper capacity, so you can smoke multiple meats at once. The digital pro controller allows you to set temperature settings with ease, and the Grill Grates system ensures even.