Buyer beware on some of these things Pete Collinson bought one and it never did run even after taking it a repair center. The Honda may be pricey but sure is solid. The yellow Kipor ones that match Honda specs I hear is good also and about 2/3 the price of Honda. Less frustation is worth a lot.
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Steve Maxwell