Hello Everyone! I've been out of woodworking for about 5 years but getting back into buying tools to start woodworking again. I purchased a used Powermatic 20inch planner with a helical head and replaced the starter which I knew from the previous owner had a bad relay because he had it directly wired to the electrical box.
I replaced the starter (with an OEM Powermatic starter) and reattached all wires to terminals that mirrored the old starter and plugged the machine in and it started up perfectly however the machine would not shut off when pushing in the off button near the infeed table. I ordered a new off button and found out the button works fine (still doesn't shut off) so I looked at the wires inside the starter and noticed they don't match the wire detail listed in the manual.
Before I go any future, I want to ask you all your advice, I don't want to start rewiring things and mess something up but prefer to seek your suggestions. Thanks for your help!
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