The local shop that services generators says that people experiencing starting issues often are not using fuel stabilizer or not changing their oil. The shop will pull the oil out and find that it has metallic build up common from any small gas engine that has been neglected.
I have no issues with this generator, it is a good quality product and a good value; but I strongly recommend that you follow the oil change intervals rather than just continuing to add oil. My only criticism is that I would rather have a 7 gallon tank.
I also recomend that anyone new to purchasing a generator should read the website articles on how to safely operate their units (like don't fill tank up to the neck since gas could expand and run down on any generator and cause a fire!) READ THE MANUAL AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
Some brands will ask you to change the oil after only 24 hours of operation; some brands will run for 4 days before an oil change is needed. It is an easy oversight in an emergency situation.
The local shop that services generators says that people experiencing starting issues often are not using fuel stabilizer or not changing their oil. The shop will pull the oil out and find that it has metallic build up common from any small gas engine that has been neglected.
I have no issues with this generator, it is a good quality product and a good value; but I strongly recommend that you follow the oil change intervals rather than just continuing to add oil. My only criticism is that I would rather have a 7 gallon tank.
I also recomend that anyone new to pu...
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