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?