1994 Johnson/Evinrude Accessories Service Manual, Page 8Get this manual
Test All functions of the remote control after you service itAn undetected problem in the remote control could cause sudden and unexpected loss of throttle or shift controlDepending on the control's features, simple function tests include:
Trimtilt switchOperate the power trim by pushing the switch on the control handleVerify that the direction of gearcase movement corresponds to the UP and DOWN directives at the switchEmergency stop switchInstall the clip on the emergency stop switch and start the enginePull the clip from the switchThe engine must stop runningKey switchInsert the key and turn it clockwiseIt must activate the engine's electric starterVerify that the switch returns to the ON position when pressure is releasedNeutral startPlace the control handle in NEUTRAL and start the engine, then turn it offPlace the control handle in FORWARD, then REVERSE, and try to start the engine in each gear positionThe engine's starter must not respondContinuity Symbols Throughout this section, the following two symbols are used to interpret electrical troubleshooting results: