Westinghouse 7500 Peak Watt Portable Generator

Westinghouse 6000/7500 Model.I had to rely heavily on the user manual, but I got it together. Mild assembly required (just attach wheels and foot stands). From there, add your oil (comes with oil funnel and a liter of 10W30 oil) and then add your gasoline. Battery is pre-installed with some charge, and there are two cables that easily slide together to complete the battery connection.I had slight difficulty in locating the fuel shut off valve and the choke lever (manual diagram indicated they were on wheel side for the 6000/7500 but they are actually on the opposite foot stand side instead -- shown in pix). Once you realize this, they aren't that difficult to locate. They are both factory set in off position.Anyone who works with small motors will have no difficulty at all!The electric start worked fairly quickly so the battery does arrive with some charge (or mine did).I plugged in a work light just to verify power was being provided and the light ran fine. I was able to turn off choke within 10-15 seconds or so.I let mine run about 15 minutes first run (I am assuming it charges the battery while it runs). I have read generators should be tested monthly just to keep them in good working condition (just let generator run about 15 minutes or so each month). I turned the fuel valve back to 'off' when I completed my first run (anyone please jump in and advise if it should be left permanently 'on' -- thanks!I figure if a 50+ year old woman, who has zero experience with small engines can do the light assembly, oil/gasoline filling, find the choke lever and fuel shut off valve (fuel valve needs to be 'on' to start it -- choke 'on' also for a cold start) then ANYONE can get this generator going. And probably in less time than it took me (probably 20 minutes from unpacking to running).Time will tell if this proves to be a reliable long-lasting generator but I did purchase the 4 year warranty and Westinghouse has an excellent reputation in the industry. My research indicates Westinghouse doesn't just stick their label on these generators - they are the actual manufacturer!This is a somewhat loud generator, but compared to my neighbor's generator, it is quieter than theirs. This is expected -- you're gonna hear this thing running; I'm in a brick house with plaster walls and storm windows -- generator was running in un-attached garage 50 feet away from house (garage door open -- don't run this without ventilation!!!) and I could still hear it from inside my house.If I find mine develops early troubles or fails me in my time of need in spite of regular upkeep -- I will gladly update my review and change the stars. But I believe this will be a good piece of equipment for many years of service -- and will be so helpful for running my freezer during power outages.