Owner`s manual
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Copyright 2015 by Southern Pride Distributing, LLC Volume 1
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (continued)
MONTHLY (continued):
4. Check the Teflon sleeves on the rotisserie wheel stubs (all models except the SPK-1400). Clean or replace
if damaged or worn. Check and tighten the wheel stub bolts and nuts, if needed.
5. Check the product door hinges and the product door latches. Tighten screws and align as needed.
6. For smokers equipped with the optional smoke extractor, the damper inside of the smoke extractor should
be checked for any solids or creosote buildup. To inspect the smoke extractor damper, the damper should
be in the open position and the following steps should be followed:
Reassemble the smoke extractor in the reverse order.
QUARTERLY:
1. Remove the drive system cover and service compartment cover and check the retainer and set screws on
the small and large sprockets. Tighten if needed. All models except the SPK-1400.
2. Scrape creosote buildup off of the firebox side of the baffle board.
Models: MLR-150, SPX-300, SPK-500, MLR-850 and SPK-1000 - From inside of the smoker.
Models: SP-700 and SPK-1400 - From inside of the smoker or through the convection fan access door.
1. Remove 4 bolts
with a 7/16” socket
for access.
2. Pull the damper
assembly out of the
smoke extractor.
3. Inspect the damp-
er for solids or creo-
sote buildup.
Check hinges and
tighten screws as
needed.
Check latch and
align as needed.
View from product
loading doors.
Baffle board.