1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507754, Page 292Get this manual
High Voltage
In some conditions, the key switch may be shorting (some leakage) the other terminals in the key switch, but will not show up with test light or an ohmmeterThis condition may be found by using condenser tester (leakage test) where voltage of approximately 500 volts is applied to the key switch terminalsWith all leads disconnected and the key switch in the "OFF" position, connect the black lead of the tester to one of the "M" terminals of the key switch 1Attach the red lead apply leakage test
of the tester to the "8" terminal and
2 Repeat test by moving the red lead to each of the terminals and applying the leakage testThe meter will indicate if leakage is present3 When applying test to other "M" terminal, turn key to the "ON" position
Start Switch Ohmmeter CheckTE
Disconnect the two switch leads from the starter solenoid 1Set an ohmmeter to high ohms scaleAttach one ohmmeter lead to switch yellow red lead and the other ohmmeter lead to switch red leadDepress switch 2Ohmmeter should show very low reading (zero) when switch is depressed and very high reading (00) when switch is releasedElectric start modelsTo replace start switch, remove two wires from start switch to starter solenoid Remove nut on start switch and remove assemblyWhen installing, refer to Wiring Diagram for correct wiring