Its a good generator it has lasted 3 years now, but important to remember do not keep that factory brake in oil , we made that mistake, change it to good 10w30 when you can , but its fixed and running good now
I have a troy bilt xp 7000 watt 10500 starting watt generator. Exactly the same generator as this. Both are mtd so literally the same generator. When lowes bought craftsman they stopped carrying troy bilt. Now home depot carries troy bilt. Great generator! Ive had mine for over 2 years and no problems at all!