1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 134Get this manual
STEPSTOP CIRCUIT TEST
Elimination Test
To avoid possible shock hazard, do not handle ignition coils or spark tester during cranking tests
1Disconnect 5-pin Amphenol connector between ignition plate and power packl!l2Insert jumper wires between the A", "8", "C", and "0" terminals of the 5-pin connectorII
3Crank engine and observe results at spark tester: If spark now jumps alternately at each gap, the problem is in the stop circuitGo to Ohmmeter TestStop Button or Ohmmeter TestKey Switch If there is no spark at one gap, go to STEPPOWER PACK OUTPUT TEST If there is no spark at both gaps, go to STEPCHARGE COIL TEST