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    Arthur Strader Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 5, 2008, 04:33 PM
    Portable Generators
    I have a Coleman Powermate Generator 6250 that a couple of weeks the ON/OFF switch
    Went bad (rocker type switch,hung in middle).Parts for Powermate generators or hard to
    Find as I understand that went out of business.The question is the old switch had three
    Terminals L(-) with wire attached 3(-) with wire attached and 2(+) no wire.The new switch
    Has three terminals Ground,Acc,Power(+),would I have to use Ground and Acc on the new
    Switch or what would I have to do to make it work.Note the generator will shut if there
    Is low oil so I know one wire is low oil,and one to control board.Thanks for your help.
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    Oct 5, 2008, 04:56 PM

    Actually, you have two terminals so it's basically an on/off switch.

    Just position them the same way. Say wire #1 went to the bottom terminal and wire #2 went to the middle terminal.

    Just use bottom and middle and don't pay attention to markings.
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    Oct 6, 2008, 05:56 AM

    The new switch sounds like it has an indicating light, can hook up if you want.
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