waste disposal Erator 65 not working when I push the counter on/off switch?

My Erator 65 is not working when I push the counter on/off switch. I was informed that this switch needed replacing. To check this out I disconnected the plastic tube from the switch to motor and blew down the tube. My 'puff' would only turn on the motor when I blew very hard. Therefore, the puff of air from the switch would not be enough to turn on the motor. Does this mean that the motor starter switch is faulty?

Dolly
March 2011