John Deere Multi Fuel Stove Issue

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I've been lurking here awhile trying to gather as much info as possible.
I purchased a lightly used John Deere multi fuel stove last year and had it professionally installed and serviced about a month back. I've been burning Okanagan reds and the okie doug fir. The stove is using room air(no OAK) as the installer said I shouldn't need it.

With the mild temps locally I've only been burning in the evening and noticed the glass blackens rather fast.
I've also noticed the burn pot overfilling when run on any setting other than low. Today I was experimenting with running on a higher level, the burn pot overfilled as in the past. I attempted to lower the setting but the touch pad wouldn't respond, none of the buttons would work, I had the auger feed button the power button and the level setting button lit. I decided to pull the plug as I didn't see any other options.

I plugged it back in and the buttons seem to respond and the stove did it's start up check and then I turned it off to run the cool down. I believe these stoves were actually made by st Croix. Now I'm a bit concerned with leaving the stove unattended and would like to solve the air flow issue. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Matt
 
Sounds like it needs the air increased to the pot. I seen several of the stoves on CL but never in person.
I would contact the manufacture number that should be listed in the manual.
Welcome and good luck
 
gwhunter said:
I've been lurking here awhile trying to gather as much info as possible.
I purchased a lightly used John Deere multi fuel stove last year and had it professionally installed and serviced about a month back. I've been burning Okanagan reds and the okie doug fir. The stove is using room air(no OAK) as the installer said I shouldn't need it.

With the mild temps locally I've only been burning in the evening and noticed the glass blackens rather fast.
I've also noticed the burn pot overfilling when run on any setting other than low. Today I was experimenting with running on a higher level, the burn pot overfilled as in the past. I attempted to lower the setting but the touch pad wouldn't respond, none of the buttons would work, I had the auger feed button the power button and the level setting button lit. I decided to pull the plug as I didn't see any other options.

I plugged it back in and the buttons seem to respond and the stove did it's start up check and then I turned it off to run the cool down. I believe these stoves were actually made by st Croix. Now I'm a bit concerned with leaving the stove unattended and would like to solve the air flow issue. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Matt
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You have the St Croix Auburn with a JD emblem. More then likely the exh chamber is getting plugged up Glass blackening is your first hint. St Croix stoves are known for a real clean burning unit but they can be tricky to clean. I have pictures of one sawed in half which shows you how to get at the hidden areas that need to be cleaned. You use a old choke or throttle cable hooked to a drill and run it into the cleanout chambers on both sides of the pot.
 

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You have the St Croix Auburn with a JD emblem. More then likely the exh chamber is getting plugged up Glass blackening is your first hint. St Croix stoves are known for a real clean burning unit but they can be tricky to clean. I have pictures of one sawed in half which shows you how to get at the hidden areas that need to be cleaned. You use a old choke or throttle cable hooked to a drill and run it into the cleanout chambers on both sides of the pot.
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Thanks for the info, I took the burn pot apart and found some plugging in the three air passages. I was able to get them clean and then re lit the stove.
Totally different burn this time, flame was more centered in the burn pot and the pot stayed just full enough. I referred to the manual regarding the frozen controls and it actually referenced the phenomenon and said to un plug stove for 10 sec and plug back in so I'm guessing it's a common issue.

A bit disappointed in the pro cleaning as I never saw him look under the burn pot at the three air passages that were plugged.
 
Glad you got the stove running close to proper. A lot of so called pro cleaners seem only able to clean out your wallet:(
Stop back and sure others can help you get the most from that great little multifuel stove.
 
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gwhunter said:
Thanks for the info, I took the burn pot apart and found some plugging in the three air passages. I was able to get them clean and then re lit the stove.
Totally different burn this time, flame was more centered in the burn pot and the pot stayed just full enough. I referred to the manual regarding the frozen controls and it actually referenced the phenomenon and said to un plug stove for 10 sec and plug back in so I'm guessing it's a common issue.

A bit disappointed in the pro cleaning as I never saw him look under the burn pot at the three air passages that were plugged.
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Sometimes these pro cleaners send out a rookie who doesn't have a clue how to clean your particular model stove. A lot of people wouldn't have a clue what a John Deere Pellet stove is or who actually made it or what it looks like.
 
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Sometimes these pro cleaners send out a rookie who doesn't have a clue how to clean your particular model stove. A lot of people wouldn't have a clue what a John Deere Pellet stove is or who actually made it or what it looks like.
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The guy I used is a one man show and seemed to know a lot about my stove and St Croix. He's actually the one that told me the brand, I believe he said it was a Prescott but it seems the Prescott and Auburn are very similar except for the fuel's.
I can't get you attachment to open, is it a PDF?

Thanks
Matt
 
gwhunter said:
The guy I used is a one man show and seemed to know a lot about my stove and St Croix. He's actually the one that told me the brand, I believe he said it was a Prescott but it seems the Prescott and Auburn are very similar except for the fuel's.
I can't get you attachment to open, is it a PDF?

Thanks
Matt
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This might help but I got 2 more
 

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There is two cleanout ports -one on each side of the pot. There may be a 1/2 inch hole about 3 inches above the clean out ports. This was on a bulletin that told customers they should drill a hole at that location and insert a choke cable on a drill which will loosen all the crud inside the exh chamber. You can get a idea by one of these pictures about what I am describing.
 
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