1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 286Get this manual
Stator Resistance Tests12-Amp Models
INote Disconnect
battery cables before proceeding with this
rn 1Disconnect stator yellow and yellowgray leads from terminal boardrn 2Calibrate ohmmeter onlead and the other ohmmeter lead appropriate scaleConnect one ohmmeter lead to stator yellow
to stator yellowgray lead Ohmmeter should show 0.40.6 ohm
Repair or replace stator if reading is not correct
3To check for grounded condition, disconnect both ohmmeter leadsCalibrate ohmmeter on appropriate scaleConnect one ohmmeter lead to clean engine ground and the other ohmmeter lead alternately to both stator leads Ohmmeter should show high reading If ohmmeter shows low reading, stator is grounded and should be repaired or replacedRefer to Stator Servicing, Section 3DR4133