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4,000/3,500-Watt Recoil Start Dual Fuel Gasoline Propane Portable Generator with CO Detector Auto-Shutoff

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  • 4000 Surge Watts/3500 Running Watts
  • 1 Year Warranty; Regular Hose Kit Included
  • Built-in carbon monoxide detector and auto-shutoff feature
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About This Product

The Sportsman 4,000/3,250-Watt Propane Gas Powered Portable Generator offers power and convenience. A 4,000 peak-Watt output runs all RV household appliances and power tools with ease, making it ideal for camping, emergency power, or a job site. For charging power inside or outside, it features 4 120-Volt outlets, 1 120-Volt RV outlet and 1 12-Volt DC outlet. This generator runs with gasoline or liquid propane gas for added flexibility.

Highlights

  • 4,000 peak surge-Watt and 3,500 rated running-Watt can run most household appliances and power tools
  • High altitude use: this generator is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 ft.
  • Great for use while camping, tailgating or on the job site
  • Runs on gasoline or liquid propane fuel, giving you flexibility while out on the road or during an emergency
  • 7 HP, 4-stroke OHV engine delivers maximum performance
  • Four 120-Volt outlets, 1 120-Volt RV outlet and 1 12-Volt DC outlet, regulator hose kit included
  • 3.6 Gal. fuel tank: gasoline run time 10-hours at 50% load, LP run time 12-hours at 50% load
  • AVR (automatic voltage regulation), low oil shut off, spark arrestor, engine shutoff switch and circuit breaker
  • Surge/running-Watt may be reduced 10% when using propane
  • Propane tank and gas can not included
  • EPA approved
  • Note: this model cannot be converted to operate with natural gas
  • Mobility kit available (sold separately)
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  • Keep your family safe with the built in carbon monoxide detector and auto-shutoff feature
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Product Information

Internet # 318154228

Model # 806694

Specifications

Dimensions: H 18.5 in, W 17 in, L 24.5 in

Dimensions

Product Height (in.)

18.5 in

Product Length (in.)

24.5 in

Product Width (in.)

17 in

Details

Application

Campsite, Job Site, RV, Tailgating

CO Shutoff Capable

Yes

Engine Make

OEM Branded Engine

Features

Automatic Voltage Regulation, CO Shutoff, Low Oil Shutdown, Muffler, On/Off Switch, Overload Protection, Resettable Circuit Breaker, Short Circuit Protection

Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.)

3.6 gal

Fuel Technology

Dual Fuel

Full load fuel consumption (gallons/hour)

0.36

Generator Voltage

120

Half-Load Run Time (Hours)

10

Horsepower (hp)

7

Included

Spark Plug Wrench

Number of Receptacles

6

Operational Volume (dB)

69

Outlet Type

120V 20A

Power/Fuel Type

Gasoline, Propane

Product Weight (lb.)

90 lb

Returnable

7-Day

Running Wattage

3500

Start Type

Recoil Start

Starting Wattage

4000

Suggested Uses

Battery Charger, Bench Tools, Halogen Work Light, Lights, Mobile Devices, Power Tools, RV A/C Unit, Small Appliances, Small Electronics, Sump Pump, Well Pump

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications and Listings

EPA Approved

Manufacturer Warranty

1 Year Limited

Questions & Answers

Can this generator holds in a barrel
ByNov 4, 2025
1 Answer | 
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the generators need to be in an open area outside not in a barrel

By|Nov 4, 2025
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    Bonded natural?
    ByJul 31, 2025
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    Ours are Floating Neutrals meaning The neutral is not connected to the generator's frame or ground. This is common when a generator is used as a backup power source for a building's electrical system, and the transfer switch doesn't switch the neutral.

    By|Jul 31, 2025
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      How to start generator
      ByJan 23, 2025
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      Remove generator from package Add Oil Oil Type: SAE10W-30 Oil (Must add BEFORE first use) Oil Capacity: 18.5 fluid oz Because this generator includes Low Oil Shut Off, the generator will not start with low oil) Connect Fuel If using Gasoline, add fuel and turn Gasoline Fuel Petcock to On (Fig C). If using LP, connect regulator hose (Fig A) to Propane Fuel Tank and to the Gas Inlet (Fig B). Make sure the LPG adapter (Fig F) is connected (Fig E). If using NG, replace the LPG adapter with the NG adapter (Fig E). (NOTE: Adapters are labeled with LPG and NG. (Fig F)) Directly connect to the NG system with a gas hose no less than 3/8" (inside diameter), no longer than 10 ft (3m), and to the gas inlet (Fig B). DO NOT use the LP regulator hose (Fig A) for NG. Refer to the manual for detailed information Use the generator OUTDOORS in a WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT CONNECT electrical devices until AFTER the generator is started. Turn Power Switch to ON Adjust the CHOKE to CLOSED position (Figure D) To start the generator manually, use the Recoil (Pull) Start. Once the engine has started, wait an addtional 2 minutes to allow the engine to warm up. Then turn the CHOKE LEVER to OPEN position. You can now connect electrical devices.

      By|Jan 23, 2025
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        Do I need to Ground the Generator
        ByNov 21, 2024
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        you only need to ground the generator if it is above 3000 ft or if it is storming.

        By|Nov 21, 2024
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          If I mess up and leave gas in the tank until it gets old - can I still start the generator using propane?
          ByNov 16, 2024
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          Buffalo Bill. I was also wondering - the guy said... the carburetor is gunked up from old gas. He switches over to propane - does the whole propane fuel source go through the carburetor or is the gunked up carburetor completely bypassed?

          By|Nov 22, 2024
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            yes but you will want to drain the old gas and clean the carburetor

            By|Nov 18, 2024
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              My generator quit working after 3 months. What kind of warranty for repair work is there?
              ByNov 2, 2024
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              FIRST YEAR ALL PARTS AND A SERVICE IF NEEDED, 2ND YEAR ONLY EMISSION PARTS ARE COVERED

              By|Nov 4, 2024
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                WILL THIS GENERATOR HANDLE JOB SITE POWER TOOLS
                ByAug 12, 2024
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                No, it is not powerful enough, you will need a generator in the 10,000 to 15,000 watt range. Mike

                By|Aug 12, 2024
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                We use a math equation to figure out the wattage of the what you want to plug in AMPS x VOLTS = RUNNING WATTS RUNNING WATTS x 2.5 = SURGE WATTS You can find all this information on the device you want to plug in. Make sure the surge watts does not exceed the generators listed surge watt. ALWAYS convert BTUs from air conditioners to RUNNING WATTS .

                By|Oct 23, 2024
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                  What extension cords?
                  ByJul 4, 2024
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                  In the manual there is a chart that can help you decide on what cord will work better for you. It depends on the amperage you will be trying to run. We advise no longer than 50 feet, the longer the cord the less power it pushes. If you need that manual they are available on buffalotools.com

                  By|Oct 23, 2024
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                    Customer Reviews

                    4.4 out of 5

                    • 4.4 out of 1,590 reviews
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                    Bought it two weeks ago Feb 2021 for the summer for any power outages. I didn't know that I will ...
                    Bought it two weeks ago Feb 2021 for the summer for any power outages. I didn't know that I will be using it this soon for something totally different. This generator luckily came with a car battery charger plug and cable. It was a life saver today on a winter snowy morning. See picture.
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                      Great size and great price...
                      Great size and great price
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                      Snowmagedon21 Life Saver
                      Bought this back in October, while 50% off, after having a couple day power outage and losing all the food in my fridge, but didn't have to use it until Monday. The Snowpocalypse that hit Texas caused us to lose power for over 59 hours and this bad boy ran constantly. We added oil Monday morning, hooked up a bottle of propane and it started on the 4th pull. While it's not big enough to run a whole home, it ran my fridge, two space heaters, a tv, and a light. In my opinion, this this has already paid for itself.
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                        While I haven't had the opportunity to actually use this generator in practice, I did want to rev...
                        While I haven't had the opportunity to actually use this generator in practice, I did want to review my initial thoughts related to my unboxing and break in. I plan to really only use this for emergency backup and possibly to power my travel trailer while boon docking. I was specifically looking for a dual fuel generator with a 30 amp RV plug. I had a Predator 4000 that I sold (it worked great as well) but it only ran on gas and didn't have an RV plug and wouldn't support 30 amps. Having the option to run this off of propane was essential. I didn't want to have to bring extra gas on a camping trip. I can simply remove one of the tanks from my RV and I can hook this up for good, clean power. It also helps in an emergency situation when the gas stations may not have power to dispense gasoline. Propane is much easier to obtain and has a more stable shelf life than gas. This was shipped to my door and despite seeing some concerns about damage during shipping in some reviews, mine was in perfect condition. I read many reviews that said breaking it in using gasoline is best for the long term performance and lubrication of the seals so I did that. I ran it for a period of time with no load, then a small load, and then a bigger load. It started right up on the first pull. After this initial break in, I changed the shipping oil out. It had noticeable metal shavings in it. After that, I tested it out on propane. Again it started right up on propane and ran beautifully with several different loads on it. For $290 on sale, I am not sure you can beat the wattage and the features. It is a little on the louder side but mostly on par with similar 4000 watt non-inverter models. It also seems well constructed for that price range as well. They now offer a wheel kit for this model which I will eventually be buying. It is a bit heavy to be dragging around.
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                        Ordered during a special sale, so the generator was ~ 50% less than usual, around $259, so a grea...
                        Ordered during a special sale, so the generator was ~ 50% less than usual, around $259, so a great deal. Brought home, filled it with oil (not provided, had to purchase separate), and hooked up to propane tank. Started on 2nd pull. Let warm up for a few minutes, and then connected my 5th wheel to it. Ran camper with TV, a few lights, and small space heater for about 1/2 hr, no issues. Then turned off heater & turned on main A/C unit - tone changed on generator, but handled like a champ. I forgot to turn on microwave, but think should have enough power to run microwave & 1 AC unit at same time. Very happy with purchase. My intended use is for back up power at home, as well as when we travel with camper long distance, in case we have to overnight somewhere or we lose power at a campground. Without gas in the tank, it is fairly light, around 80-85 lbs. I thought real hard about an inverter generator, but compromised by using a surge suppressor that I had on hand for camper already. I wouldn't use for permanent power, but think it will serve well for short/medium trips, or the occasional power outage. If you find it as a special deal, it is 1/3 the cost of it's competition for a duel fuel generator, and a great buy. Even at its normal price, it is competitive in the 3500 watt/4000watt surge range, but on sale, no one can touch it. Noise level, well, it is a generator. Running in the bed of my truck, parked just ahead of the hitch, from the inside, it provides a nice hum to sleep too :-) Probably not the friendliest for national park camping, but I have a 37 ft fifth wheel, not doing too much boondocking where that would be an issue - most places I go already have power, or in an emergency, it shouldn't be an issue. I originally had intended to buy an inverter generator, but they didn't quite have enough power when using the dual fuel option (ie propane is my preferred option for convenience & less chance of gumming up the carburetor.) It also fits in the bed nicely with 5th wheel attached (cover sold separately), so I can travel with a few totes, my extra propane tank, generator, and a few other odds & ends, pretty neatly. I have only used for 2 hours so far, but very happy with my choice.
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                          junk
                          propane line cracked after 2 years and is not available to replace.
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                          Response from SupportJan 29, 2021
                          Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We have reached out to the vendor on your behalf and this is their response: Hi ken, we are very sorry to hear of your dissapointment. We are committed to providing the highest level of product quality and client satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to turn things around and encourage you to reach out to us at 1+(866) 460-9436 or info@buffalotools.com, so we can have the opportunity to assist you further.
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                          9 found this review helpful
                          So far so good propane futures are great
                          So far so good propane futures are great
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                          leaking fuel from the bottom of the tank as soon as I opened the box for a test run. returned.
                          leaking fuel from the bottom of the tank as soon as I opened the box for a test run. returned.
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                          Response from THD-CSOOct 2, 2020
                          Hi Dennis, we are sorry to see that you returned your purchase. We take pride in our products and the happiness of our customers. If you require future assistance, we encourage you to reach out to us at 1+(866) 460-9436 or info@buffalotools.com, so we can help.
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                          I purchased this generator and found the plastic spark cap should be rubber. For this price it i...
                          I purchased this generator and found the plastic spark cap should be rubber. For this price it is cheaply made
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                          Response from THD-CSAug 21, 2020
                           Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We have reached out to the manufacturer and their reply is, we appreciate you taking the time to share. We're sorry to hear that you're not satisfied with your purchase. We want to ensure the best possible experience with your purchase, and we would love for you to reach out to us directly so that we can have the opportunity to assist you further. Please, contact us at 1+(866) 460-9436 or info@buffalotools.com.
                            11 found this review helpful
                            Manufacturer went the cheap route on the gas lines, etc.
                            Purchased this model 4 years ago through HD. Kept it stored in a dry shed the entire time. Had no issues for the first two years using propane (Never used gasoline). Late last year had issues keeping it running without zip-tying the choke open (It was dark and raining, so I didn't troubleshoot). Went to use it today and it wouldn't start. Found multiple sections of the propane fuel line had cracked and fallen apart, as did the air line from the air filter into the choke. I also found the plastic spark plug boot had cracked and fallen apart. When it works it's great, but it's obvious the manufacturer went the cheap route on the gas lines, etc. It works, but be prepared to do an above average amount of service maintenance on this generator.
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                              Ideal for homeowners seeking reliable power, this generator runs on gasoline or propane and features CO safety shutoff for peace of mind.
                              Ideal for RVs or backup power, this generator offers dual fuel convenience and powers through 14 hours on gasoline or 16.5 hours on propane.
                              Ideal for homeowners seeking reliable backup power, this dual-fuel generator ensures 11 hours of runtime and features CO safety technology.
                              Ideal for homeowners seeking reliable backup power, this dual-fuel generator ensures 8 hours of runtime and safety with CO shutdown.

                              Power Output

                              4, 000-Watt
                              4650 Watts
                              4750 Watts
                              4375 Watts

                              Fuel Type

                              Gasoline or Propane
                              Gasoline, Propane
                              Gasoline, Propane
                              Gasoline, Propane

                              Battery Backup

                              Inverter Technology

                              Run Time

                              10-hours at 50% load (gasoline), 12-hours at 50% load (propane)
                              14 hours on gasoline / 16.5 hours on propane
                              11 hours
                              8 hours