I purchased this generator only a few weeks ago and have not connected it to the house yet for service during an outage. If I need to amend my rating after doing so, stay tuned. Having said that, I am impressed by its overall build quality and ease of operation, which surpass my expectations. Assembly was straightforward, but a second person would be helpful due to the weight. It has easily powered outdoor tools as a test.
Out-of-the-box, the unit would not start on multiple attempts (on gasoline fuel; didn't try propane). Following the experience of another owner on-line, I removed the spark plug and primed the cylinder with fuel. After that, the generator started right up and has continued to start quickly and easily with the start button or remote fob. That's good news, since the recoil pull is quite difficult.
It is loud and heavy, but no more than expected. I now feel equipped to handle any future power service interruptions!