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Need help with remote starter on Onan Generator

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I was given a 6.5kw Onan RV Genset which I had rebuilt and we installed it at my deer hunting cabin for the occasional need for electric power. It works great and since we installed in a mini barn next to the cabin its actually very quiet. It is a 1982 model and was removed from an old motor coach.

When I had it worked on the mechanic noted that it would accomodate a remote start switch. I liked that idea so I had him order the pig tail for me (see first and second picture below)

The only problem I have it I have no idea how to wire the 5 different wires to the ignition switch.

Does anyone know how to do that, or can point me to wiring instructions/diagram. Any help would be seriously appreciated.
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I work for an electric motor shop and one of the men who works for me is a generator whiz. Give me a day or and I'll see if he can help you out.
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Sorry it took so long. Got busy at work. My mechanic brought in his manuals on this style of generator.PM me and I can send you an electrical schematic of the unit you have. Really there's nothing to it. You have a common (HOT) a start and stop and one of the wires is for a light to let you know it's running the other wire is not used. The schematic shows a remote control box but all you really need is a 3 position momentary toggle switch.
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