1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 60 degrees LV Service Manual, P/N 508286, Page 129Get this manual
Temperature Switch Test Purpose One heat sensitive switch is installed in each cylinder head to monitor engine temperature Both switches are connected in series with the warning hornIf either switch senses temperature in excess of predetermined limit, contacts close and cause the warn ing horn to sound continuous tone when the key switch is in the ON position To ensure that the temperature sensing system can alert the operator during an overheating condition, it is very important that the warning horn be tested on regular basisSee Warning Horn Test, Section 1Testing
rv ture switch from the cylinder headand remove the tempera1Disconnect the bullet connector(s)
2Using continuity light or ohmmeter, make positive connections to the switchone lead to the switch lead and one lead to the metal portion of the switch f21 3Place the switch and an accurate industrial thermometer in warm automotive crankcase oil4Slowly increase the oil temperature using an external heat source&