I have a brinkman gas grill model 810 8501 s and the searer will not stay burning unless I hold the knob in. As soon as I let go of the gas knob the searer goes out. Any ideas on how to fix?

Can this grill be also used on propane? If so you might be running it too hot on natural gas, check to see if the control knobs have two different set of markings.

needs a new pilot generator

BEWARE: DO NOT TRY SUCH HAZARDOUS TRICKS YOURSELF AS LOCATING A SCREW TO ADJUST GAS PRESSURE. CONTACT THE DEALER OR AUTHORIZED CUSTOMER CARE.

To restore gas to the burners, follow the instructions below.

1. Turn the gas tank valve OFF and disconnect the hose from the tank.

2. Wait 5 minutes and reconnect the hose to the tank.

3. Open the tank valve VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow).

4. Once the tank valve is fully open, light the burner farthest from the tank first and set the burner
control knob on HIGH. Does the flame height look correct for being set on HIGH? If so, light
the remaining burners the same way. Do all the burner flames look correct? If so, you solved
the problem. Remember, to always open the tank valve Very, Very Slowly.

If that didn't solve the problem, you will need to replace the grill's Hose/Regulator Assembly. It runs about $30.00 at any home center or hardware store that sells grills & accessories. If you replace it, turn the tank valve ON Very, Very Slowly.

Hope this helped you to troubleshoot and solve the problem. Happy Grilling.

Your burners are dying. www.ibuygrillparts.com

If you have a high pressure 2lb LP Gas System feeding your house, you will need and inline regulator for you grill.

If you have Natural Gas, the grill will have to be converted to Natural Gas. You can do this by changing burner orifices. You can purchase them from Brinkman. That is, if Brinkman approves the change to Natural Gas. Some gas grills aren't convertible.

That solved my problem. I wish they explained that properly in the manual.

Click on this Brinkman link for the manual you need. Scroll down to the 6th Brinkman model listed to find your model and click on it. You can then download this adobe file and print it up on your computer for free.

http://www.brinkmann.net/Customer%20Service/OwnersList.aspx?category=Gas+Grills

Have fun assembling it!

Are you getting the pilot light to work? some gas valves are finicky about where the knob is positioned when trying to light the pilot.