Green Mountain Grill – Davy Crockett Troubleshooting
Let Earth Sense Energy Systems give you Green Mountain Grill Davy Crockett troubleshooting help or advice to help you successfully replace a non-working part on your pellet grill. Most of the instructions you’ll find in these videos apply to the Davy Crockett grill, Jim Bowie grill, Daniel Boone grill, and other GMG grill models. Our PelletTech 101 videos will give you the step-by-step instructions you need. Watch the videos below for cleaning tips, thermal sensor replacement, igniter replacement, auger feed motor replacement, and combustion blower/induction fan replacement, etc.
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Davy Crockett Grill Cleaning & Maintenance
When you own a Davy Crockett pellet grill, it’s important to know how to properly clean it.
Use this video or read the written guide below to help you learn how to properly clean and maintain your Davy Crockett grill.
1.) Brush/Scraper & Shop Vac
To start, you will need a brush with a scraper on it, and a shop vac prepared to clean your Davy Crockett grill
2.) Scrape Your Grates
Next, use your brush and scraper to scrape down your grates about every other time you grill, to keep buildup down.
3.) Use Paper Toweling to Wipe Down Your Grates
If you are using a wire bristle brush, you’ll want to use a paper towel to wipe down the grates (in case any metal bristles would happen to have broken off and get into your food.)
4.) Remove the Grates
Once you have cleaned your grates, remove them and set them aside.
5.) Clean the Grease Drip Tray
Next, you will clean the grease drip tray. The model in this video is an older style with 2 pieces and Open-Flame technology. Your model may likely be newer. You will next scrape your grease drip tray. (You may use gloves to keep your hands clean as this will be a messy process). Once both sides of your grease drip tray have been scraped, set it off to the side.
6.) Remove the Fire Baffle
Next is the heat baffle. There may be a little ash on it, but no scraping really needs to be done. Remove and set it off to the side. This exposes the rest of the firebox.
7.) Vacuum the Remaining Ash
Use your shop vac to clean the remaining ash that’s in the firebox. Be careful when vacuuming around the igniter element in the fire pot area.
8.) Check for Excess Grease
If you have significant buildup near the grease drip area and the tube, you may want to use a bottle brush so that the grease can run out. This keeps the channel remaining open so that it doesn’t clog.
9.) Put Your Grill Back Together & Start Grilling!
The internal cleaning of the grill is complete. Finally, you put all the pieces together – the fire baffle, grease drip tray, and grates, and your Davy Crockett is clean and ready for grilling! Find some delicious recipes here to get started.
With proper cleaning and maintaining of your GMG Davy Crockett grill, you can enjoy using your pellet grill for many years to come. Watch the full video here for a rundown, or read here for cleaning and maintaining your grill.
Davy Crockett Grill Thermal Sensor Replacement
Davy Crockett grill thermal sensor replacement is made easy by using this step-by-step video guide. Watch the video, or use our written guide below.
The thermal sensor is what monitors your grill’s temperature. It is a small brass piece that’s mounted inside the grill and held in by a single nut.
1.) Remove the Hopper
To remove the hopper, you will need to pull out the control board. The thermal sensor has a clip which clips right into the control board. So, in order to remove the hopper, you will need to undo this clip and the molex clip. There are two screws on either side of the hopper.
Next, unscrew the two screws to remove the hopper. Once the hopper is off, it exposes the thermal sensor and the wire that goes from it.
2.) Remove the Thermal Sensor
The thermal sensor of the Davy Crockett pellet grill has a 14 or 15-mm nut. Use a wrench or a pliers to loosen up the nut, unscrew it, and remove it. There are two specialty washers – these are important.
3.) Specialty Washers
As you pull the thermal sensor out from the opposite side – you’ll notice the same thing: that there are two specialty washers. The washers are fire-resistant, and are important to maintain the proper spacing as this goes into the grill. It is very important that these are kept in place.
4.) Replace with a New Thermal Sensor
You have successfully removed the old thermal sensor. Now, to install a working sensor, ensure that the washers in place. Hold in place with one hand on the outside, and put the two washers in from the interior, and then put the nut back on. Tighten with your wrench or pliers.
5.) Putting the Hopper Back In Place
To put the hopper back into place, connect the molex and the thermal clip into the control board.
These step-by-step instructions are shown for the Davy Crockett grill, however, they are similar and applicable for the Daniel Boone and the Jim Bowie grills also. Questions? Please contact Pellet Head today by giving us a call at (800) 236-6647.
Davy Crockett Pellet Grill Igniter Replacement
Need assistance with Green Mountain Grill troubleshooting? Give our team a call for assistance, or follow along with this video here.
Our PelletTech 101 YouTube videos will help you with the grill igniter replacement process.
1.) Pull Off the Hopper & Remove the Control Board
You’ll first want to unscrew the two screws on either side of the hopper and remove. Also, pull out the control board.
2.) Remove Grates, Grease Drip Tray, & the Fire Baffle
You’ll want to also remove all of these to start the process of removing the igniter.
3.) Removing Old Igniter & Replacing with the New Igniter
The video to the right here demonstrates how to fully replace the igniter. Watch the video here for detailed instructions on how to replace your Davy Crockett grill igniter. Give us a call at (800) 236-6647. with any questions about the process.
We detail even more of the GMG igniter replacement process in our article here.
Davy Crockett Grill Auger Feed Motor Replacement
Need help replacing the auger feed motor on your Davy Crockett grill? Watch the video here or the written guide below for a complete rundown of the auger feed motor replacement process.
In this step-by-step instructional video, you’ll be able to follow along and get your Davy Crockett (or other GMG grill) up and running in no time.
1.) Remove the Control Board & Hopper
Start the process of replacing the auger feed motor by first removing the control board and hopper. (You’ll want to disconnect the control board first.)
2.) Auger Feed Motor
the actual motor is attached to a bracket with connections that go down to the “safeguard” grate down below. You will want to first remove the “safeguard” (older models will not have this grate).
Watch the video above for a complete Davy Crockett pellet grill troubleshooting rundown and explanation of how to remove the old auger feed motor and replace it with the new one!
Davy Crockett Grill Combustion Blower/Induction Fan Replacement
Welcome to PelletTech 101. Replacing your Davy Crockett grill blower and induction fan is made easy with this video.
Questions? Please contact Pellet Head today by giving us a call at (800) 236-6647.
1.) Tools You’ll Need
Before beginning the replacement of your grill’s combustion blower and induction fan, you’ll need the following:
- You will need a 10 mm T-wrench (comes with the Davy Crockett),
- A needle-nose pliers,
- Regular pliers,
- Small precision Philips screwdriver.
2.) Begin the Process of the Installation
Watch the full video here for an explanation of how to successfully remove and replace your combustion blower fan.
Need Green Mountain Grill troubleshooting help or advice? Look no further than PelletHead for assistance for helping with your auger feed motor replacement. Our PelletTech 101 videos will give you the step-by-step instructions you need to perform a successful auger feed motor replacement for your Davy Crockett pellet grill.
Davy Crockett Grill Control/Circuit Board Replacement
A grill control/circuit board replacement for your Davy Crockett pellet smoker is made easy by using this PelletTech 101 video guide.
Follow along for proper control/circuit board replacement!
1.) Make Sure the Unit is Unplugged
To start with your control/circuit board replacement, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR UNIT IS UNPLUGGED for your safety.
2.) Remove the Antenna
Next, you will remove the antenna. The grill in this video is a newer, WiFi model. Disregard this step if you have an older model.
3.) Pull the Control Board Off
Now, you are ready to pull the control board off, which is held by two 7mm bolts. You can use a 7mm wrench or a basic pair of pliers to loosen and remove these. Once it is loose, you’ll want to carefully pull the control board out. More information is available in our GMG Davy Crockett control board replacement article.
Watch the full video here to get a complete rundown of the control board replacement. Have questions about your control board and need Green Mountain Grill troubleshooting help? Please contact Pellet Head today by giving us a call at (800) 236-6647.
Contact Our Davy Crockett Grill Troubleshooting Experts!
When it comes time to servicing, cleaning, or maintaining your GMG Davy Crockett pellet grill, helpful tips and tricks can make the process that much easier and efficient. Check out Pellet Tech 101 for the GMG Davy Crockett, our Open Box GMG Davy Crockett, all parts/accessories, (and other GMG grills such as the Trek)!
Our team has been proudly serving our clients for many years. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to give our Green Mountain Grill troubleshooting experts a call at (800) 236-6647.
Further Reading:
GMG Davy Crockett – Why Should I Buy?
GMG Davy Crockett Grill Review
GMG Davy Crockett Collapsible Upper Rack
GMG Davy Crockett Set-Up Assembly & New 1pc. Grease Drip Tray Baffle
I replaced the igniter on my Davy Crockett the grill preheated fine but doesn’t really get any hotter?
Hey Scott, happy to help. The igniter should only be on during the start-up cycle to ignite the pellets. Is the new igniter lighting the pellets? Are you referring to the grill getting up to proper temp? Let us know exactly what’s going on, we’ll make sure we assist to get everything back to 100%.
Thanks,
I need help with the wiring on my GMG trek, I replaced the igniter but I’m unsure of where each wire goes
Hey Derek,
Happy to help. There should be black and red lead wires coming to the igniter. It does not matter which connects to which, simply plug your new igniter wires into the lead wire connections. Here is an additional support page from GMG on the Trek model. https://greenmountaingrills.com/support/trek/
Thanks again and let us know if you have any further questions.
Appreciated,
So I inherited a Davy Crocket 2013 from a friend. He said the only issue was the combustion fan had quit working. I followed your instructions and replaced it no problem. I also took and cleaned the inside of the grill. Vacuumed the hopper ran the auger untill it was empty and replaced all the Pellets. I performed the start up and I let it come to temp. The chimney vent is open but I seem to be getting all the smoke coming up thru the hopper instead of in the smoker. What gives?
Thanks for contacting us Nick, happy to help. Double check the combustion fan installation. If its flipped the wrong way you will see heavy smoke coming from the hopper and not being able to properly maintain a fire or temp. Go ahead and flip that around and see if that is the issue. Also, if the hopper was removed, make sure the square gasket that goes around the feed system is in place correctly. With everything installed correctly there will be some smoke that comes out of the fuel hopper area on different low smoke settings, however it should be minimal with most of the smoke contained in the body of the grill and exiting the flue stack. Keep us posted, happy to help and make sure you are 100%.
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Turned on my gmg davy crockett was working fine then after a few minutes the temp shot up to 500 degrees so i shut the power off and let it cool down. when i went to restart no power no lights.
Thanks for contacting us. Sounds like something happened with the control board and/or thermal sensor. Double check the fuse in the control board and thermal sensor connection to the board. Check all wires to ensure everything is secure and inspect the board to see if anything visibly looks burnt or off. Make sure the cord to the inlet is secured well and there’s no moisture in it. From there if we still have no power, no lights then it would be a good assumption that the board is fried. Should have a 3 year warranty from GMG and you can contact them directly for replacement if you are under that period. Contact Here: https://www.greenmountaingrills.com/contact/. If it is outside of the warranty period here is the board replacement link for reference. https://pellethead.com/product/green-mountain-grills-gmg-davy-crockett-wifi-control-circuit-board-oem/
Hope that helps, any other questions please let us know.
Thanks,
My GMG Ledge Prime does not have power to the control panel. I have checked all the power related issues and there is power going all the way to the grill. When in the off mode, the power switch blinks green. When switched to on, the light on the power switch is gone but nothing is powered up on the control panel.
Thanks for contacting us Ben. If power is not getting past the on/off switch it sounds like the issue may be with the power switch itself. With the grill unplugged, pull the control board out and check the wiring to the power switch as well as the control board. It can be good to pull the wires off and place them back on, same with the primary wire harness connection to the control board. GMG does offer replacement on/off power switches if it is indeed the switch here. Keep us posted, happy to help.
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I’m having two issues. A. It takes two start cycles to get the grill lit.
B. Once it is lit and i set the temp. The auger runs about every 20 seconds feeding pellets the thermometer reads the correct temp. But the grill is way over heated. It’s like something is not telling the auger to stop feeding.
Thanks for contacting us Kolby, happy to help.
A. We may need to inspect the igniter element to ensure it is at proper ohms. If you have a basic multi-meter, check the ohms of the igniter element and let us know what reading you are getting. Ash accumulation within the burnpot can also cause mis-fires. I find with my Davy Crockett I need to vacuum out the burnpot after about 20lbs of fuel is burned to ensure a quick ignition the next time I fire it up. Igniter Troubleshooting and Testing Resource Link – https://pellethead.com/how-to-test-and-replace-a-stove-igniter-pellet-stove-ignition-troubleshooting/
B. Let’s first take a look at the thermal sensor. The thermal sensor is what gives signal to the control board to increase/decrease feed and blower speed. Sometimes ash or grease buildup can cause the thermal sensor to give improper readings. Use a fine steel wool or scotch bright pad and clean the thermal sensor back to it’s original brass color. See if this fixes the issues. Further Reference on the thermal sensor here. https://pellethead.com/product/green-mountain-grills-gmg-thermal-sensor-temperature-sensing-probe-oem/ – https://youtu.be/oFieX61pOmA?si=Uluy-5jimC86zerK
Keep us posted – we are happy to help and ensure you get back up and running at 100%.
Thanks,
I just changed the thermal sensor and the igniter and on start up the digital display reads 350 and it doesn’t read the temp corectly
Thanks for the message, sorry to hear of the troubles. We may have to look at the circuit board here given you replaced the thermal sensor. GMG will have a 3 year warranty, replacement parts have a 1 year warranty. If you need references or further assistance please let us know, we are happy to help.
Thanks,