Generator arrived bright and early this morning. After filling with oil, I added a small amount of fuel. Allowed it to sit for 2-3 minutes with fuel petcock on to fill carb. Choke on pulled twice and it fired. Choke off it started and ran...a bit rough at first but I expected that. After 45 seconds to a minute it smoothen out. I tested it using a 750-1500 watt space heater...behaved as it should. If I had any criticism it would be that I wish this model also had an hour meter, and a fuel drain plug so it wouldn't be necessary to pull the fuel line to drain the tank would be nice. Feeling better prepared for the upcoming winter now for sure.