1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" Electric Outboards Service Manual, P/N 507119, Page 68Get this manual
Continuity TestNegative Circuit, HBF2 Models
INote To avoid damaging components or
ment, disconnect the battery cables before proceeding
1Use an ohmmeter calibrated on high ohms scale or continuity light to test continuity2Connect one meter lead to electric outboard negative BLACK battery cableLeave this meter lead connected for all the following tests
3Remove bottom cover plate from pedal baseConnect second meter lead to pin that will pierce wire at spliceTest for continuity at both sides of splice in BLACK lead in pedal base: Meter must show continuity If meter shows no continuity, repair or replace battery cable connection or splice
Completely reseal wire at test area with OMC Black Neoprene Dip
[] 4Remove the steering housing coverConnect second meter lead to BLACK lead at both sides of splice in steering housing, or to pin that will pierce wire at splice Meter must show continuity If meter shows no continuity, repair or replace pedal-tosteering-housing wire