Stampede A question about cleaning my RT-590

[Big Boy 73]

When I clean my RT-590 and vacuum out the fire pot, do I need to add some pellets by hand to the vacuumed out fire pot. The auger is fully primed with pellets and I'm not sure if I should leave the fire pot empty after cleaning. I don't want it to over fill on start up and cause a problem.

 

[Dougfresh]

I usually do. I just follow the burn in instructions and add a small handful to the fire pot.

 

[Waterboy]

I’ve done both. If you add pellets, don’t add as much as you did initially. If you don’t add any it may take a little longer to get smoke. Both have worked for me.

 

[Big Boy 73]

I’ve done both. If you add pellets, don’t add as much as you did initially. If you don’t add any it may take a little longer to get smoke. Both have worked for me.

Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.

 

[Mike]

Either way works @Big Boy 73. I normally add just a small handful to the pot after cleaning.

 

[charlesrshell]

I always add a small amount too. Not as much as when you perform the initial start up.

 

[FamilySavvy]

How do you know when to clean the fire pot?

 

[FamilySavvy]

Has anyone had trouble getting pellets to light in a smoke tube? I've tried 3 different propane lighters and cannot get my pellets to smoke one bit.

 

[charlesrshell]

Has anyone had trouble getting pellets to light in a smoke tube? I've tried 3 different propane lighters and cannot get my pellets to smoke one bit.

Several of us use this lighter from Lowes.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Turbo-Blue-Butane-Cylinder/1002655686