1987 Johnson/Evinrude CU Outboards 35A thru 55 Service Manual, Page 275Get this manual
If engine cranks in all "Forward," "Neutral" and "Reverse" positions, check switchSwitch must be open circuit (no continuity) in "Forward" and "Reverse" gear positionsSwitch must have continuity in "Neutral" position only If engine will crank in "Forward" and "Reverse" positions and in "Neutral After testing switch and find it working correctly, check for proper wiring of the start circuit If engine will not crank in any control handle position, check all electrical connections If the engine still will not crank, inspect both the engine and the remote control.J "
Emergency Ignition Cutoff Switch
Mounted in the remote control is an emergency ignition cutoff switchIf engine does not run and emergency ignition cutoff switch checks okay, refer to Section and check key switch
Emergency Ignition Cutoff Switch Test
Test Emergency Ignition Cutoff SwitchEngine Running
A Pull off cap and lanyard assemblyEngine must stopTest Emergency Ignition Cutoff Switch Without Disassembling Remote Control 1Disconnect battery cables2Disconnect 10-way connector (instrument cable to engine cable)f213Install cap and lanyard assemblyUsing an ohmmeter set tI to low ohms scale, insert ohmmeter black lead into the blackyellow cavity of instrument cable 10-way connectorf214Insert ohmmeter red lead into the "c" cavity of accessoplug on remote controlTurn on key switchOhmmeter should indicate an open circuit (no continuity)