Well, I have one simple solution and one more complex one. The simple one: is the breaker located on the generator on?
The more complicated one is that the automatic transfer switch may be bad. If you have power to all of the outlets and appliances while on shore power, but you don't on generator power (and the breaker is on) then the ATS is probably stuck in shore power mode. Replace it with a new one.
David
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