2001-2014 Honda BF/BFP8D, BF/BFP9.9D Outboards Shop Manual, Page 261Get this manual
BFBO-BFS.SO 5) Check for continuity between the commutator and armature coil core If continuity exists, replace the armature6) Check for continuity between the commutator and arma ture shaftIf there is continuity, replace the armature
STARTER MAGNETIC SWITCH
This test can be performed with the starter magnetic switch installed on the starter motorBe sure the battery is in good condition before performing this testConnect 12 battery to the magnetic switch terminals as shown There should be continuity between the terminalsThere should be no continuity when the battery is discon nected