Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Quiet and powerful
on June 17, 2020
Posted by: Azhunter628
from Central, Arizona
Bought this a few months ago and have used several times since camping/hunting. Best investment I’ve made in awhile. Especially enjoy the remote start, great for them cold mornings to get the heater in camper going without getting out of bed.
I purchased this generator a month ago. First time took it camping it started twice and then did not start. It would go through the two start cycles and not start. I contacted customer support and was told to tap the carb because of a possible stuck float. When I removed the cover one of the plastic alignment pins broke or was broke. I soon noticed that there was a screw on the automatic choke that was not just loose but extended out about and inch. I tightened all the screws and and it started up and has worked great ever since. It just sucks that I had to work on a brand new item and in the process the side cover broke. If it were not for the choke issue I would have given this item 5 stars. It currently has been running excellent and the remote is a great option when camping.
The setup and start for this generator couldn't be easier. The box came with everything you'll need, including the engine oil. Just connect the battery, add the oil, and fill w/unleaded gasoline. Once the controls are set for start, it fired up with the push of a button - the electric start is a great thing! (It does have a manual start pull cord if needed). It's very quiet; you can have a conversation next to it when it's running!