On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:19:06 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

If the generator shuts down ok by *removing* the 10 amp fuse that normally
blows if using one of the kill switches, it suggests that a solenoid or
something is *energized* while running. The kill switches must interrupt
the power to something .... same as removing the fuse.

I have an Onan diesel generator that works pretty much as you
describe. There is a solenoid which must be activated for the
generator to start and continue running. If an over temp or low oil
pressure sensor trips, power to the solenoid is interuppted and the
generator stops. It will not restart until a reset button is pressed.
When you press the stop button, a relay is activated which interrupts
power to the solenoid. My guess would be a short circuit or defective
shut down relay.