electrical problems for a new owner

[cortezfenn]

I'm the proud owner of a 1981 35'. Lots of little problems that I will
be getting to. Here's #1: In trying to start the 12.5 generator one
day, and it had been starting and running fine, the starter would not
disengage from the rocker switch at either location and also the same
from the toggle in the gen compartment. And it was not getting power to
start. So I accessed both rocker switches to see if any loose
connections, etc. As I was lifting the rocker out of the dash, ther was
a little arching, shorting out the switch on the dash backing. I had
the 12v master switch off and thought that power must be coming from
the gen battery. Disconnected it. Now the problem: when I turn the 12v
master back on and turn the ignition key to the on position, the gen
starter starts cranking!! I don't have any schematics for the gen
wiring, I'm stumped. Any help? Thanks, Jim in Montana