I used this to clear a flooded section of my yard - basically just meltwater/stormwater runoff. Received from SLE Equipment for a good price (only bug was they had to charge NY sales tax - it is my continued curse for living in the "Empire State"). Anyway - added gas & oil the thing started first pull and ran like a champ. Have put 3-4 tanks through (2hrs each) and am surprised at how efficiently it moves the water. The pump is a high-quality machined part completely rebuildable/serviceable and the motor is totally "Honda Quality" - even though it was made in Thailand. Box marked Made in Japan so I assume the pump is also and they do final assembly there - even came with a plastic intake strainer - so no complaints.