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ETQ PG30P11 3,500 Watt 7 HP 208cc 4-Cycle OHV Propane Powered Portable Generator

The manual is very poorly written. Example, the “LPG denser device (bottom)” is actually a red button on the TOP of the generator.

The generator started on the second pull with the choke set open. Manual says to set the choke lever to “choke”, but there is no such labeled setting. The choke lever is labeled either “open” or “close”. Setting the lever to open sets the choke OFF and that is the best way to start. The “denser bottom” is actually the red button on top and should be pressed briefly if you have just connected the LPG tank. This allows gas to flow. Only press it briefy (less than a second, you’ll hear gas flowing).

My generator “galloped” (throttle oscilates, makes a broom-broom sound rather than a constant running sound). I called the help desk and talked to a tech and he gave me accurate instruction on how to correct this. I did it in less than 15 minutes.

If you don’t find the tool kit that is supposed to ship with the generator, look above the muffler. You’ll find the tool kit there.

Finally, don’t forget oil. You can get a 1/2 quart container at any hardware store. Also, get an oil funnel with a flexible neck to make it easier to pore the oil into the tight location.

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All Power America APG3560 6,000 Watt 13 HP OHV Propane Powered Generator with Electric Start & Wheel Kit

The product was as described, shipped as promised, delivered on time & I will deal with this seller again.

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Champion Power Equipment 71108 4,200 Watt 4-Cycle Propane Powered Portable Generator (CARB Compliant)

The generator blew up after 10 hours of use. It melted everything around it and threw it’s oil all over our sound equipment. I called the first business day after (31 instead of 30 days) later to return it and have been rejected.

Otherwise, it was generally louder than comparable generators and heavier than it needed to be. It’s cheap for a good reason!

UPDATE: Amazon called me back and allows me to return it. I talked with the technical support and customer service teams at champion power equipment. They said this problem was not very common, but every person I spoke with seemed to know all the details of every single failed part on the generator. Their policy to fix it was to have me drive it to a far suburb in it’s current oil-covered condition for them to do an assessment.

Save yourself the trouble and spend the money on a honda generator. They are quiet, last forever and you won’t have to deal with any ordeals like this one.

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Steele Products SP-GL350 3,500 Watt 4-Cycle Propane Powered Portable Generator

3500 watt 4-Cycle engine, 6.5 HP Propane powered generator. Runs 7 hours, 5 gallon tank @ 67dB. Electric start with mobility kit.

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All Power America APG3535CN 3,500 Watt 6.5 HP OHV Propane Powered Generator

This generator was a Christmas gift. What an ideal item to have in case of a power outage and as an additional source for electricity in our garden. We set it up and initially had problems getting it started. After a little troubleshooting we discovered there were some settings regarding the temperature. We made the proper adjustments and voila it started right up. We like the idea that it runs on propane. We are of the opinion gasoline can loose its stability and get unspent gasoline in the engine may get gummy. This generator does not require a battery. It uses a pull string like a lawn mower. If you want to have a reliable item in case of an emergency…consider this product.