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3.2
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January 11, 2009
Robert Dillingham Wahiawa, HI
The Most Undependable Tool I Own
My generator, the 6250, doesn't put out a lot of electricity- I can't depend on it to run a lightbulb in a blackout.
I am 51 years old and have bought and used a lot of tools. This is, without any exaggeration, the lousiest tool or equipment I have bought in my entire life.
December 16, 2008
Sean McCarty Hampton, NH
Same Generator- No Problems
I have the same generator and have used it for years with no problems at all, including the recent ice storm in New Hampshire where it ran great for 4 days.
I would say that your "issue" is an isolated incident. Did you remember to put the dipstick back in???
May 31, 2008
Terry Sparks Clanton, AL
Dont Buy A Coleman
I bought a Coleman Powermate generator. I got one two year ago just if I need one after a storm. Well, it stayed in the box till a few day ago. I put oil in it, started it up, and oil went everywhere. Mine was a coleman powermate 6250, so if you ask me, go some where else to buy a good generator.
My name is Terry. Hope I help someone to not make the same mistake I made.
Coleman Powermate is liquidating this generator. Great opportunity to buy a storm generator at a very affordable price.
Limited quantity available. Once they're gone -- they're gone for good.
If you want to save even more money, EGD has a reconditioned 5000 watt generator available. It doesn't come with a wheel kit, but you can get it for a steal. :)
I have owned this model genset for about 4 years and have so far never had to use it for any extended period. It has however served fine for running power tools, lights, etc. for mechanical and building projects. I am dissapointed in the lack of voltage regulation feature that could possibly create problems w/sensitive electronics. Otherwise, this has proven to be a handy to use raw power, lower cost unit. The Tecumseh engine needs to have fuel with STABIL fuel additive in it if stored and be cranked and run about 15-20 minutes every couple of months. It helps to spray a shot of engine starting fluid into the bottom of the air cleaner with the choke half on until the engine fires and runs a bit. The Tecumseh HM10 engine is a good motor but is very sensitive with load and govenor settings and it may "hunt" a bit
(speeds up/down) for short time then it will settle down and run very steadily. So far it has been a decent lower cost unit...just remember it is a "raw" power genset that will run your fridge, furnance, power tools, lights and most other things electrical...but I wouldn't power up my new large screen LCD or projection TV or a computer without a power regulated supply into one of these machines.
I have owned this model genset for about 4 years and have so far never had to use it for any extended period. It has however served fine for running power tools, lights, etc. for mechanical and building projects. I am dissapointed in the lack of voltage regulation feature that could possibly create problems w/sensitive electronics. Otherwise, this has proven to be a handy to use raw power, lower cost unit. The Tecumseh engine needs to have fuel with STABIL fuel additive in it if stored and be cranked and run about 15-20 minutes every couple of months. It helps to spray a shot of engine sta... more
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