1973 Evinrude Norseman 40 HP Service Manual, Page 33Get this manual
CONDENSER TESTING The ignition analyzer provides three tests of condenser condition: condenser leakage, condenser sista nce, and condenser capacityRefer to Section of this manual for condenser specificationsThe condenser may be tested while mounted on the armature plate by disconnecting the lead from the breaker assemblvConnect one test lead to the breaker plate (or the condenser mounting clip if test is made off the plate) and connect second test lead to condenser pigtail lead The condenser should be replaced if it fails to meet any of the three testsSee Figure 4-11SAFETY WARNING High voltage is applied to the condenser in the leakage testHandle leads carefully and turn selector switch to "Discharge" before disconnecting leads from condenserBREAKER POINT TESTING It is possible to check the electrical condition of the pOints with the ignition analyzerConnect one test lead to the breaker arm, and connect the second test lead to the breaker assembly screw terminalIt is not necessary to remove the breaker assembly from the armature plate; however, leads must be disconnected for this testLEAKAGE TESTING