So far, I have only done the initial start up on my new IGEN4500DF. Getting to the initial startup was extremely easy. Hookup the battery via SAE connectors at the back of the machine. Fill the engine with the provided oil. Fill the gas tank with gasoline, or hook up your propane hose to the provided regulator and hose. Turn the fuel source dial to which ever fuel source position you are using. Turn the ECO mode off, and the battery switch on. Then do any one of the following: pull the recoil starter, or push the push button start on the front panel, or use the remote start FOB that is provided. I used the remote start FOB for the first time from in the house, and it fired up on the first attempt. AWESOME! Full tank of gasoline (3.5gal) shows 21hrs of run time on the digital gauge, with no load drawn from the inverter. Impressive! I'm going to let it run for about 3hrs, as an initial break-in period. Taking it camping with us next month, and I will be running it on LP and gasoline then. I wish there was a specific heavy duty cover for this model, so I could keep it setup on the tongue of my travel trailer all the time, without worry. Let's go Westinghouse, make it happen. A specific cover for this unit, not a one and done universal cover. I will update after we actually use this camping. I only gave it 4 stars due to my initial impression, that may go up or down after it is run , used as it is supposed to be.

Review* I purchased this generator right before hurricane Helene came through NC and I am so glad I did. Ran flawlessly everyday for almost 3 weeks before the power was restored and gave me some normalcy in a terrible situation. The ability to run off regular gas and propane was a huge plus when gas was hard to get because of the power outages and floods. Great product!

We bought this inverter generator because we have no more faith in Centerpoint Energy's ability to distribute power reliably to homes in Houston. Followed the easy to understand instructions and it started right up! The generator is much quieter than my neighbors generator and it seems to be much more efficient. Not hoping to need it soon but feeling alot more comfortable if the power should go out.

We use this primarily for camping with our RV. It runs our 30 amp camper A/C and all other 110v outlets flawlessly. Glad for the dual fuel feature. We were camping last summer in Colorado above 8000 ft. The generator ran rough on gasoline, but perfect on propane. We seldom camp at these elevations so altering the generator to run at high elevations like the instructions said didn’t make sense for us. The propane fuel option saved us.

We unboxed and started it up for the first time with propane. It took a few tries to start the first time. I had read about this, so I rechecked my propane connections and tried a few more times, but it started up and was easy to stop and restart from there. We have not put it to heavy use yet, but it seems well built and meets my expectations with noise, fit, and finish. The sound output is like being at a little distance from a quiet lawnmower. In Eco mode, it was significantly quieter (with a low load, I haven’t pushed it hard yet). It does sound like a small engine running, but I’m very happy with that. I also found running an engine on propane to be a very pleasant experience compared to gas, with far fewer fumes. I researched this unit for a long time before buying, and I am seeing exactly what I expected so far.

Just purchased this the first of July 2021. Put the oil in it, and connected the battery, and unit fired up first try. I did not have the problem with choke not working, as some of the other reviewers have had. I'll see how well it runs my 5th wheel.

Ran the generator for the first time today and am optimistic. Easy to prepare for first use (~1 hour) and started right up! Eager to see how it functions on propane -- should make it easier to use for my periodic camping trips (didn't want to deal with gas sitting in there for long periods).

I've only had for about two weeks and only put a little more than 10 hours on the unit but so far, it's been working well. Everything works as advertised. Concerns of the lighted battery switch draining the battery while left on but the generator not running. This would occur if you used the remote to turn off the unit and let it sit, for say overnight, and wanted to use the remote to fire up in the morning. Small concern that the battery may be low/dead due to the lighted switch. I would have preferred a non-lighted switch to avoid any drain while it's not running. Other than that, this unit has preformed well so far. Writing this review to take advantage of their free weather cover, not because I felt a review was needed. I'd rather leave a review after I have 100+ hours on the unit.

I bought this generator to use in my rv for boondocking. It is super quiet and does not interrupt our outside time or our sleep while providing plenty of power to run our 15k a/c unit. I also love the fact that I dont have to carry gasoline since I use the same propane tanks that are on my rig.

Just bought this and removed it from the box. No damage whatsoever and complete as described. Put the included oil in added gas connected the battery. Hit the start button and it fired right up and ran like a champ. Can’t wait to try this compact quiet generator out at a campsite.