I primarily plan to run this thing off propane during emergencies since propane stores better long term, but I really like having the option to run gasoline since gas can be easier to find during the cold months. The electric start option will be great if my wife needs to use it, but having the pull string really makes this thing great for emergencies. It came with a remote start keyfob, I will probably never use that feature, but it's probably great if you own an RV.
I got this so that I don't have to worry when our power goes out. We live in the woods, high winds and rain/snow... it is strong enough to run the furnace!!
EZ SETUP -- The 10mm wrench you need to attach the base pads is included in the toolkit it comes with. The toolkit includes a sparkplug wrench and a 13 / 10 mm combo wrench. The wheels attach with spring pins without any hassle. The battery quick disconnect plug needs to be connected. I used the included battery charger to top off the charge while I filled up the oil with the included bottle and read the rest of the manual. The remote start fob was looped onto the pull cord (took me a minute to find it ...) Attached my propane tank with the included hose/regulator, pushed the START button and it brought the thunder and lightnings. You lose a few Watts using the LP gas, but I wasn't planning on maxing this unit out anyways. The remote start will be quite useful for turning on and off only when I need the juice.
I received this unit as a retirement gift from work. I connected the battery, filled the oil, added some gas and it started right up with both the start button and the remote start button. It ran beautifully. Noise was what is expected for a unit this size. I''m very happy with it.