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How to Light a Crown Verity Mobile Grill (Correct Sequence)
Lighting a mobile grill in the right order prevents flow-control trips and ensures every burner comes on. Eight steps — do them in order, every time.
By Reed · Updated November 10, 2026
What you need
- Long-nose lighter or match
Step by step
Connect the hose and tighten the green nut
Attach the regulator hose to the propane tank. Tighten the green nut by hand until snug — no tools needed.
Open the hood or dome
Lift the hood or dome before opening gas. Lighting under a closed hood traps gas and causes dangerous flare-ups.
Turn all black control knobs to OFF
Every burner knob must be OFF before opening the tank. This prevents the flow-control trip described in the troubleshooting guide.
Open the tank valve SLOWLY and wait 15 seconds
Open the tank valve all the way, but turn it slowly. The regulator needs 15 seconds to equalize before any burner is lit.
Light the lighter tube
Turn the RED lighter-tube knob to ON. Light the lighter tube through the front hole with a long-nose lighter. Grills with two tanks have two lighter tubes and two holes.
Confirm the lighter tube is burning
You should see a steady blue flame in the lighter tube. If it won't light, close the knob, wait 30 seconds, and try again. If it still won't light, go to the troubleshooting guide.
Light the main burners
Push in ONE black knob and turn it to HIGH. That burner lights from the lighter tube. The next burners light from the first. Repeat along the row.
Confirm every intended burner is lit and adjust
Visually confirm each burner. Adjust individual knobs to your target temperature. The grill is ready for cooking.
Common mistakes
- Opening the tank valve before confirming all knobs are OFF. Flow-control trip — same root cause as the troubleshooting guide.
- Lighting under a closed hood. Accumulated gas ignites all at once. Open the hood first, every time.
Hands-on tips
- If you grill frequently, lift the hood a few inches between lights to vent any residual gas — takes 10 seconds and eliminates flare-up risk.
- The lighter tube is designed to be the IGNITION source, not a heat source. Turn it OFF once all main burners are running.
Questions people ask
Can I skip the lighter tube and use a long-nose lighter directly on the burner?
Technically yes on some models, but the designed sequence uses the lighter tube because it's the safest point to introduce ignition. Direct-lighting a burner means you're reaching your hand over an open gas valve.
Why is there a 15-second wait after opening the tank?
The regulator needs to stabilize pressure through the hose. Lighting during the pressure spike is what trips the flow-control device.
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