This generator is perfect for us. Good backup for our little house when we lose power. Relatively low fuel consumption yet meets our needs perfectly. Easy to assemble and started on the first try no problem. I read reviews saying they had problems. Just take five minutes and read the instructions. After adding oil and gas had it running in 30 seconds.
This machine so far is working very well. It has great features, easy assembly, everything included that was needed, and appears very stable in its build quality. After initial assembly, all it took was one pull of the start cord, and it fired right up. So far a good machine. Good purchase.
Just bought this as an emergency backup for winter. Assembled and started for recommended break in. Looks ok with a few exceptions: 1) Washer head bolts for mounting feet interfere with the foot brackets. Must deform bracket or not seat bolts fully. Careless design. 2) Printing on label for "start" and "run" icons are incorrect from instruction manual references. Right position, but incorrect icon. Not sure how this happens. 3) Must actually screw a funnel with an o-ring into the oil tank to fill oil since fill hole does not allow vertical filling access. More annoying than anything else.