1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507871, Page 285Get this manual
Starter Circuit Check, 2030 Remote Step Procedure Remove black lead from ground at check point Result aIf meter does not read any voltage, proceed to STEP 2bI meter reads 12 volts (battery voltage) reconnect black lead to ground and proceed to STEP 6
Check voltage between ground and point
CD Connect
Steps thruRemove starter to solenoid cable from check point (]) to prevent starter engagement while making checks
voltmeter between point
and common engine groundTurn key switch to start positionVoltmeter should show 12 volts (battery voltage)
Check voltage between ground and point
Connect meter at
Turn key
switch to "start" position
aIf meter reads 12 volts (batt ery voltage), lead is open between
fN=t=lln STEPS 2thru turn key "off" position before disconnecting and connecting meterTurn key to "start" position after making connection where requiredCheck voltage between ground and point Connect meter at