
TRA EGER
®
OWNER’S MANUAL
BBQ125/126
Residential Pellet Grill
This grill protected under patent number 4,823,684
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
DO NOT STORE OR USE NEAR GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE!
USE ONLY TRAEGER BRAND BBQ PELLETS
IN THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT
WARNING!

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, model BBQ125/126
Executive. With the proper set-up, operation, and maintenance, this grill will provide
years of cooking enjoyment.
Your BBQ125/126 is 99% assembled. Please refer to the component diagram on the
proceeding page to help you locate where and how each part should be situated
inside your grill. You will need to complete the assembly process which includes:
1) Remove the nickel plated grills from under the unit by carefully cutting the two tiedown straps
2) Remove the four (4) ¼” hex head screws which hold the unit to the wooden skid.
3) With one person on each end of the unit, carefully lift the barbecue off the wooden
skid and place on a level surface.
4) Open the grill lid and remove the U-shaped firepot cover, angled drip pan and
grease catch bucket from inside the barbecue.
5) Hang the grease bucket on the grease drain tube which is located on the right-hand
side of the unit.
When you un-box your new grill make sure you have, and can identify the following
parts: (1) Grease bucket
(1) Secondary grill
(2) Primary grills
(2) Locking casters
(2) Regular casters
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
¼” socket set and/or driver to remove the four (4) ¼” hex bolts, allowing you to
remove the unit from the wooden skid. There is no other assembly required.

SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Un-boxing Your Grill:
Carefully remove the staples holding the cardboard box to the wooden shipping skid.
With one other person, carefully lift the box up and over the grill. Cut and remove the
two tie-down straps which hold the grills in place. Remove grills and place in an area
where you will not accidentally step on them.
Removing The Barbecue From the Wooden Skid:
Using a ¼” socket or driver, unscrew the four (4) ¼” hex bolts holding the barbecue to
the shipping skid. Then, with one person on each side of the barbecue, carefully lift
the barbecue off the skid and place it on a level surface.
Installing The Casters:
Lay the barbecue on its back. A clean piece of cardboard or blanket should be placed
Under the barbecue to prevent scratching the finish. Install the four casters by
following the diagram below.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
Make sure to install the 2 LOCKING
Caster Receptacles
Receptacle
casters on the front of the unit.
Hanging the Grease Catch Bucket:
Locate the grease drain tube coming out of the bottom of the right end of the barbecue
unit. Hang the grease bucket on the drain tube hook.