With just a little work, this was ready to go as soon as the box opens. Love the different amp options, the long run time of 14.5 hours, the carbon monoxide sensor, and the peace of mind this machine offers. This is more than enough to run our essential items when (not if) the power is cut off because of inclement weather.

Bought the WGen5300s a few days before a storm knocked down trees and took out our power. Was very easy to attach the wheels and feet. Instructions were easy to follow. Started almost immediately. After about 15 minutes, it was purring at a noise level much lower than my old generator.

Purchased this generator to replace 2 very small generators. The features are great. Especially being able to change from 120V to 240V. Living in Florida makes us prone to hurricanes. This unit will supply more than enough power to operate all the necessary appliances and lights. It was an awesome price as well.

Very happy with my replacement generator, Westinghouse Model WGen5300sc. It has practical features that make it easy to setup and use. The assembly instructions were very clear and all the necessary parts and tools included. Using this generator is easy. It has electric start, is fuel efficient, has fuel gage, and relatively quiet.

I recently purchased this generator. After reading the instructions and watching a video , assembly was relatively easy. It started on the second pull . I attached my extension cords and powered up 2 devices. Generator ran flawlessly and was quieter than expected. So glad I bought this Westinghouse generator.

After doing much research, I chose this model. What sold me was one review from someone who had worked on generators for five years. He also recommended getting a Heavy Duty L5-30P to (3) 5-20R Power Cord to help distribute the current to different parts of your home to even out the current and to avoid overheating one electric line, which can be a potential fire hazard. It was expensive but a very good investment and peace of mind. Use the "WGen Generator Quick Start Guide" to assemble the generator. It gives detailed step-by-step instructions, whereas the owners manual is very vague. Follow through with the instructions to run the engine with no load for one hour as recommended to prime the engine. Be sure to add a gasoline stabilizer for long-term storage. Cons: The only downside is that it is a little hard to fill the oil, even with the funnel that is provided. The fill plug is located almost out of view near the bottom of the engine. Not a big issue. Pros: Since there are no men in our household, I wanted a generator with a pull start and electric start. The engine started immediately with no hesitation. It has a good, strong sound, ready to handle any load. The handle bar makes it easy to haul the 200-lb generator outside. I've had the generator for a few months and am still waiting for the next power outage. But, I know I can rely on this it for many decades.

I purchased the WGen5300v after looking over the reviews and was impressed on how they were written. I put the wheels and the rubber feet on the unit filled with oil and it’s ready to go.I will run it through a few short test runs to break it in and have it ready for the dreaded loss of power here in the North East. Overall the Unit was delivered by UPS with out any issues the UPS delivery man placed it on aha d truck and put it in the garage without any damage. I am very pleased.

This generator performed as expected. The product arrived in good shape. There was some minor scuffing on the bottom of the frame which would impact rust resistance for unfavorable environments but not an issue for me. It came with a wheel kit that wasn't too difficult to put on. It just needed to be propped up on something to get the wheels on. once that was done the cushioned feet were easy to install by just tipping the unit up using the wheels as pivot points. Oil and an oil addition funnel with a tube came with the unit. Adding oil was simple but does require the funnel and tube since the addition point is recessed somewhat under the frame. This could be improved but not a huge thing. There is an oil drain plug and it appears to be in a fairly good location. I haven't done an oil change yet to identify an issues but don't expect any. Battery connection and engine preparation to start were all simple and normal. The manual has instructions on how to convert the generator from a grounded neutral to floating as needed. Engine started easily using electric start. Pull start was not actually performed but based on quickness of start with starter and pull resistance, I expect no issues. Upon starting a puff of oil smoke came out indicating the cylinder was lubed with oil for storage and shipment. Noise level is loud but comparable with other generators of this type and size. Generator was connected to house using the 240 V outlet and assumed load as expected. 240 volt load was applied and worked fine. If the fuel is shut off the generator dies suddenly once all the fuel in the carburetor is used but when the fuel tank is low it runs erratically. This detail was not mentioned in troubleshooting in the manual. Not an issue unless someone in a power outage and less familiar with engines experiences RPM pulsations and goes to the troubleshooting section. Everything performed as expected.

I bought this 1 month ago, product had great reviews and top rated, WGen5300sc 6600 watts is more compact than previous 6,000 watts generators. I like the electric start function and easy directions plus fuel level gauges on top of the unit for night viewing.I

We bought this generator for our daughter to be able to run her sump pump in her basement during a power outage. It looks well made and my husband easily put rhe few pieces on the generator. Filled with oil and gas and it started on the first try. I think this will be easy for our daughter to use and also power a couple of lights.