I bought this generator for our RV when we go dry camping. Received my generator added oil that was supplied, added gas and the generator started up after 5 pulls on the chord. I let it run for about 1/2 hour. Later I started it with one pull and attached our RV and it worked fine everything ran including the AC. The next day started with one pull hooked RV up and everything still ran fine. I haven't had it long enough to really give it a good work out but will be using it on the RV the next camping trip.