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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 10:18 PM
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I don't have anything special to add, except Harbor Freight had a special on a 3200/4000 Generator and I picked one up today for $289. Post a pick later if you like but most of us know what they look like and all. I'm putting it in my trailer in storage for when I may need it. It will just stay brand new in the box
 
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 06:32 AM
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you should always test run it.. regardless of brand. for an hour.


make sure everything works correctly... Warranty!!!


place a load on the genset... a couple of hundred watts ...
 
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 06:59 AM
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Just like when you buy a new auto part at the parts house open the box and look before you leave
 
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 08:01 PM
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Yes I just like the idea of new sealed in the box lol and for the price even if I were to leave it that way and use it a few months down the road I'm savvy with small engines so not worried if I need to make adjustments or carbs tune up.

I do plan to open it and test run it though just don't have the time right now it was more of a impulse buy and price was right.

I didn't buy a extended warranty they wanted another $49 just for one year and nope not interested . Like I said small engines are my speciality so I'm not concerned. Unless the engine is siezed which I highly doubt the only other issue or could have is recoil. Besides any HF gen I have come in contact with were good units.


 
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I bought a Harbor Freight generator 4 years ago and we've used it mostly for back-up power to the house. It has ran flawlessly. I'm very pleased with it. As reliable and starts as easy as the old Honda generator I had.
 
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