1971 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 72Get this manual

1971 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 72

STARTER CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING PLACE VOLTMETER LEAD TO EACH CHECK POINT IGNSWITCH

COMMON ENGINE GROUND I'

1+: 12 VOLT BATTERY SOLENOID SWITCH

STARTER MOTOR

COMMON ENGINE -=-GROUND

BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING 1Checking condition of battery, inspect cables and leads for worn insulation, and check all connections making sure they are tight and cleanSTEPaRemove white lead from safety switch at point Connect voltmeter between point and common engine groundbTurn" key switch to start positionVoltmeter should show 12 volts
bIf no reading, proceed to STEP3STEPaConnect meter at If meter reads 12 voltssolenoid switch is faultybIf no reading, proceed to STEP4

STEPaConnect meter at {4)If reads 12 voltslead is open between and bIf no reading, proceed to STEP5

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