Pellet Hopper started smoking on First Use

[jonnyroccit]

Hey, My pellet hopper started smoking heavily during the first burn off of my Lexington. I am new to Pellet grills and not sure what's happening here.

 

[Cowboy1955]

Hey, My pellet hopper started smoking heavily during the first burn off of my Lexington. I am new to Pellet grills and not sure what's happening

My 820 did the same thing. It’s normal
It’ll calm down on your first cook.