The cutout relay should be grounded but just because it is bolted to the generator does not necessarily mean it is grounded. I would clean up the mounting hardware and see if the sparking persists. Maybe the unit is just trying to find ground. Also, what is the ammeter doing when the sparking is happening?
Kent

Last edited by Lightholder's Dad; 08/19/2021 5:17 PM.

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