I know, the modern approach would be to use solar panels rather than a gas-guzzling generator, but you have to admit these things are far more powerful at for the same amount of power. And our young lady in the 
knows how to get it working again. But then she is a real engineer, who doesn't even flinch at completely rewiring the generator, or an electric engine, or restoring a 1972 lathe completely.
I have total admiration for Asian women, they are not afraid to get their hands dirty. And I know there are women like that here, because my neighbor is one, but there are also many that are afraid to break a nail...