As other reviews stated this thing started on the second pull, right out of the box (after adding oil). Is also quiet. Will be putting this up against my bro-in-laws Honda EU 3000 next time we're out camping with the RV's. I feel he's going to lose, this is a 4500 watt and cost less than half. So far i'm a happy camper
Auto choke sticks. Cannot start without removing side panel and manually adjusting choke. Once it is running I love it. As I am removing the panel NOT so much. Runs my 13500 btu AC, fridge, lights just fine. 30 amp rv. Panel reads about 50% with AC and fridge. Have not used microwave yet.