at 1300 with econ off the motor runs at full throttle but without full load, the motor has a little 'breathing room' can run a little faster and NOT be on the ragged edge of lugging
I believe this comment is about the Honda 2000i. If not, please forgive my mistaken response. There are an amazing number of myths about the eu2000i that are widely accepted as fact, and of course if you don't have one you've looked at closely, there's not reason to disbelieve them. A real fact is that on the Honda, "eco off" does not run the engine at full throttle, and does not run the engine at full RPM. It merely increases the idle speed from 3,000 RPM to 4,300 RPM. Full speed is 5,000 RPM in either position of the eco switch. I can state with confidence that when supplying the rated power of 1,600 watts, the engine RPM is above 4,300 and the eco switch position is not a factor in anything once the load is stabilized. At 1,300 watts I seriously believe the RPMs would be above 4,300, but if not, it would be so close to not make any meaningful difference in the fuel consumption.
Does the Champion equivalent of the eco switch work the same way, or does it run the engine up to full RPM?
