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(More customer reviews)The wifey wanted something in the face of Hurricane Earl (which thankfully did nothing more than give us about a 1/2" of rain in these parts), so after researching what was available at the home stores and seeing the number of positive reviews of the DuroMax 4400, I decided to buy. I went for this slightly larger model primarily for the "automatic idle control", and the slightly higher output of the engine.
After unpacking (and while the box had heavy foam to protect the generator, the tape on the box flaps didn't survive FedEx so it arrived open) I put it together in about 10 minutes, then discovered I needed to go out and get a grounding rod. (There seems to be some debate about this online, but it seemed to make sense for safety reasons). Fortunately cheap at home depot (under $10.) and surprisingly easy to install (got about 6' in by hand, then pounded in the rest with a small sledge).
Following the directions, I added oil (and you WILL need a funnel and you SHOULD pay attention to the amount: it's hard to do it by sight), gas and connected the battery. Turned right over and didn't start. Ah, the choke is "open" or "closed" in the manual, while "on" or "off" given the labeling on the device. So after switching it to "on", it started right up, off the battery (despite warnings I'd need to pull start it). After running a few minutes and turning "off" the choke (open), I connected up a few loads, and it ran them just fine. A 1800 watt heater did cause the engine to labor very slightly, but of course I was using only one "arm" of the generator, so presumably I could have hooked up another 1800 watt load to the other 20A 120V outlet without much additional load.
All in all, it seems to have been a good buy; I'm pleased with the quality, and even more so with the quality for the money - other generators of this caliber run $800 and up.
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DuroMax Elite series generators are the top of the line. The MX4500E features an electric start 7 HP DuroMax motor that cranks out 4500 Peak and 3500 Constant Watts of Power. This Generator is great for Camping, RVs, Home Back-Up Power, Job Sites and wherever power is needed. The DuroMax Motor is air cooled and also has a low oil shutoff sensor to prevent motor burn out. A new design feature on this unit is the Automatic Idle Control designed to maintain RPMs under varying loads to maximize fuel efficiency while minimizing noise output. The 4 gallon gas tank provides a runtime of 8 hours at a 50% load. These units are EPA approved with a rating of 69 dBA for quiet operation and are also safe to use in U.S. National Parks thanks to the super quiet exhaust with spark arrestor. The main face of the 4500 Elite Series Generator is the fully loaded Power Panel which features the main controls of the generator from the RV switch, keyed electric start, engine shutoff switch, volt meter, and circuit breaker. Also on the Power Panel is the (2) 120 Volt 20 Amp 3 Prong Outlets and (1) 120/240 Volt 30 Amp Twist Lock NEMA Certified outlets. Heavy duty steel frame and fully isolated steel roll cage protect the generator from accidental bumps into equipment. 4-Point engine mounts help the generator reduce vibration and allow for smooth and quiet operation. Portability is this generators middle name with flip-up stow away handles and large solid filled knobby style tires that will never deflate and leave you in a rut. DuroMax Elite Series Generators all carry a 1 Year Factory Warranty so if for any reason your generator gives you problems simply let us know and we will do our best to make it right. As always all MaxTool offers it 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee standard on every item we sell.
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