1973 Evinrude Norseman 40 HP Service Manual, Page 72Get this manual
STARTER CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING IGNSWITCH PLACE VOLTMETER LEAD TO EACH CHECK POINT START SWITCH
COMMON ENGINE GROUND I'
12 VOLT BATTERY
SOLENOID SWITCH
STARTER MOTOR
Figure 7- 14BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTINGREMOTE CONTROL MUST BE IN NEUTRAL bIf no reading, proceed to STEP3STEPaConnect meter at If meter reads 12 voltssolenOid switch is faultybIf no reading, proceed to STEP4
1Check the condition of battery, inspect cables and leads for worn insulation, and check all connections making sure they are tight and cleanSTEPaRemove white lead from the neutral start switch at check point Connect voltmeter between point Q) and common engine groundCD
STEPaConnect meter at lead is open between
illIf C9" and
reads 12 volts,