Generator Stupidity

[Jen123]

So I have camped a lot and bought a generator for emergency preparedness. It is a Honda. Here is the thing. An emergency never happened. I've had this generator for atleast six years. It has never had oil or fuel in it. I'm going on a trip where the temps will be over a 100 so I would like to run a small ac.

Have I ruined the generator by not using it? Can I put oil and fuel in it or do I need to have it checked out?

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[Philip]

Pull on the cord to see if engine is free. If it is. Service it and you should be good.

[Bill n Robi]

Check the manual to see if it needs to be "broken in" - needs special oil to do it and several stages of running and cool down. On my Yamaha (after FINDING break in oil) took a day to complete.