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Originally Posted by thevillages2013
You need to do a test run on that generator to make sure you are ready and know how to crank it when the time comes. Use only non-ethanol gas in it
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Laughing a bit. If, all else fails people should READ DIRECTIONS. New small gas engines are often shipped, stocked with no oil in the crankcase to avoid spilling and staining of the boxes. If they pour gas into the tank, it will start and quickly seize destroying the engine.
A 12 plus horse power engine may be too much for some to hand crank. Adding a power starter adds to the complexity. The battery needs to be charged and you need to remember it losses charge over time even if you do not use it.
Also, for the one who just bought a generator, you need to have heavy extension cords long enough to reach from where you PLAN on running the generator to your refrigerator. Not all generators will keep your electronic STUFF happy. I would expect the instructions suggest a break in period before you put a load on it.