PowerSmart1200W Portable Generator with 2-Stroke Engine, Ultralight & Carrying Handle, EPA & CARB Compliant

Hold on, first off it looks amazing, feels fabulous. But, I have not tested the unit due to requiring a few other items I ordered for safety purposes. Quality as stated appears astetically pleasing. Sort of sturdy feel...I will update after I run. So far, I am pleased with delivery, visually satisfied with the generators light weight and compact design.

I looked at 100 different generators before finally giving this one a shot and boy I’m glad I did. This sucker is “him” if generators used terms of today’s youth. Starts on the first pull and runs relatively quiet. Definitely would recommend.

it worked great all night with some lights and a fan and battery charger going in eco not to loud then my power went out about a year later pulled it out started right up worked 3 minutes died wouldn't restart tried again few days later same thing

I got my generator yesterday. They are NOT shipped with oil (I knew this, but everyone doesn't). I couldn't find the spec for it online, so I waited for the unit and the owners manual to show up. Here's the information that I wished I could have found so I could have ordered everything all at once:At normal temps, you will need 16.9oz of 10w-30 4-cycle oil to fill it. It did come with a nice little funnel to add the oil. At cold temps (below 25 deg F) use 5w-30. Over 80 degrees F regular temps, use 30 weight. I'm not sure when I'll be using mine, so I've got the 10w-30 on order. Oil should be changed after the first 10 hours of use, then every 6 months or 100 hours of use.The spark plug should be replaced every year or 300 hours of use. I found a part # in the owners manual (100009386) which I think is a Champion L95YC plug (I found it via a Google cross-reference, so I'm not 100% sure)... I haven't confirmed that yet, but I bought 2 of those and will compare. The manual specifies gap 0.6-0.8mm (0.024-0.031 in) tightened to 10-20Nm torque (it comes with a plug wrench).There is a washable air filter in the unit, clean every 3 months or 50 hours of use. Wash it in liquid detergent (ex: Dawn dishwashing liquid), rinse thoroughly, wring out in towel to dry, pour engine oil over filter, work oil through filter, squeeze in paper towel to remove excess oil, re-install.I tend to keep gasoline (I buy premium from a good gas station like Shell/Chevron) in my garage for a year. I use Stabil gas treatment in it to keep it fresh and, every spring (spring cleanout), if I haven't used it I'll pour the gas into one of our cars and buy fresh. NOTE: The gas storage/quality/stabil tips are mine... the manual says to use regular gasoline of 87 Octane or better.--------------------My oil arrived yesterday. I added the 16.9oz of 10w-30 4-cycle oil I bought (branded Generac) and a bit of fuel (93 octane w/ Stabil added for longevity). Gas cap vent open... choke out... red fuel valve to open... one gentle pull and the engine starts right up. I slid the choke in and it purred beautifully... even quieter than the Yamaha suitcase style that I had years ago (and sold with a trailer) that was supposed to be the quietest in the class. I'm very happy so far!

Works well. Engine is quiet for low loads, but roars with heavy loads. I bought this for emergencies, to use maybe 3 to 4 times a year during power outages. Per manual, to store you have to drain the gas and the oil. This is not convenient. Have to turn generator upside down to drain gas from spout, then run engine until it runs out of gas. Have to tilt generator on its side to drain oil through dipstick hole. A better design should include taps to drain gas and oil. I used sta-bil to keep the gas leftover in the engine from getting sticky. I used synthetic oil which doesn't degrade much with time.

This little generator works as well as one much larger and is easier to take with you and much quieter

I rarely leave product reviews however I always read reviews before making an expensive purchase. I took the family on a 10-day camping trip at a very popular state park where generators are not allowed during quiet hours at 10 pm. This generator was quiet enough so it would not be noticeable unless you were standing under 75 feet from our campsite. When I first got the generator I gassed it up with super unleaded and premium oil and ran it for 10 hours to break it in. The generator started on the first pull and all was well. I changed the oil and went on the trip. After the first few days of running the generator for 15 hours a day, I ran out of gas in my can. The generator would run around 10 hours on economy mode only running 6 fans and some cell phone charging stations. Well, I went to refill my gas can and because where we were I bought regular unleaded because the price for super unleaded was super high. This was my demise. That night the generator would run an hour and shut off, then another two hours and shut off. I was super frustrated and ready for my money back. The next day I thought maybe I should try to change the oil again. It didn't help the same problem with shutting off after an hour or two. On the 5th day of my trip, I figured why not drain the gas and go back to super unleaded. Well, surprise surprise, the little sucker is bougee and only wants high octane fuel. I never had a problem for the reminding 5 days. Ran like a champ. I have now almost 200 hours running it. So, with good high octane gas and changing the oil often this is an awesome buy.

I like it alot now i can do some mobile welding jobs with it.