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It all boils down to whether rated power is getting to the ignition coil or not. No power to the coil and it's engine off. A generator needs power to function since it will only generate a very small amount of electrical energy on residual magnetism. Disconnecting the battery takes away all but the residual magnetism in the pole shoes. While it is enough to close the cut out, I don't think that's enough to run an ignition system.