Pitboss vertical smoker problem

[Tashooter]

Hi all I am having trouble getting my pittboss to heat up am new to this just can’t get it started.
Cheers Michael

 

[Tashooter]

From my observation it appears the ignighter isn’t working properly and not giving any flame to pellets but when you look past it it is hot but no flame near pellets in fire pot ,this is very frustrating.

 

[Tashooter]

This is how it is going but I have no idea

 

[Steelheader1974]

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This is how it is going but I have no idea

Maybe the igniter isn’t sticking out far enough.

 

[Steelheader1974]

See mine sticks out farther it seems like.

 

[Tashooter]

See mine sticks out farther it seems like. View attachment 2800

Thanks so much for your help ,you were exactly right .The igniter was loose so I had to turn the smoker upside down an move the igniter forward and tighten the screw that holds it in place .It appears this screw was never tightened . Thanks once again.Michael

 

[Steve In Pa]

See mine sticks out farther it seems like. View attachment 2800

Now we know! I took a look when cleaning mine smoker today and see how that is situated. Makes sense.