1995 Johnson Evinrude "EO" 60 LV 90, 115, 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 503151, Page 136Get this manual
Temperature Switch Test Purpose One heat sensitive switch is installed in each cylinder head to monitor engine temperatureBoth switches are connected in series with the warning hornIf either switch senses temperature in excess of predetermined limit, contacts close and cause the warning horn to sound continuous tone when the key switch is in the ON position
INote 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, Section 1Testing
1Disconnect the bullet connector(s) and remove the temperature switch from the cylinder head
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 switch3Place the switch and an accurate industrial thermometer in warm automotive crankcase oil