Startup with lid open or Closed

[wkpitch]

I live in a townhome complex and I've been starting my new Pro 575 with the lid closed. Once it lights off, it smokes like crazy for about 90 seconds.
I've had a neighbor comment about the smoke and have since started looking more closely into lid closed or lid open during startup. I'd appreciate some advice. thanks

 

[CampWhatnot]

Start with the lid closed. Cheers

 

[easchmitz]

Lid closed.

 

[jp9724]

Lid closed, it will smoke LOTS at start up, thats normal.

 

[Lefty Ray]

Neighbors threaten lawsuit over barbecue smoke

Neighbors behind Terry Black's BBQ say smoke from the nearby smokestacks is ruining their quality of life.

www.kvue.com

 

[corrado1]

Lid closed here.

 

[BJaye]

On another issue, I checked with the Traeger Service Rep. last week on this question. On the Pro 34 Series, they have changed the instructions from the instructions found in the manual. They are now indicating that the startup should be with a closed lid.

 

[JPSBBQ]

On another issue, I checked with the Traeger Service Rep. last week on this question. On the Pro 34 Series, they have changed the instructions from the instructions found in the manual. They are now indicating that the startup should be with a closed lid.

This is correct. Used to be lid open.

 

[GrillMeister]

Neighbors threaten lawsuit over barbecue smoke

Neighbors behind Terry Black's BBQ say smoke from the nearby smokestacks is ruining their quality of life.

www.kvue.com

LOL. Keep Austin Weird they say. Good one from 2015. Good thing I live outside Austin city limits.

 

[corrado1]

Lid closed.