"mac davis" wrote in message
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On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:55:15 -0500, "J. Clarke"
wrote:


The killers are the need for electric start so the thing can start
automatically and for a UL approved transfer switch. You just don't
find electric start on very small generators--in the low capacities
they're made to be portable and adding electric start adds weight that
reduces portability.

I found it kind of interesting that our cheap ($500) 5.5 Coleman generator
has a
casting on it for an optional starter...




Keep in mind that engine casting is built for may different applications,
some require electric start.
Greg