1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 34Get this manual
AnodesTest ing and Replacement Erosion or disintegration in salt or brackish water indicates the anodes are performing their functionThe anodes should be inspected at intervals and replaced when necessary, or corrosion of he engine will increase
If any anode has been reduced to 03 its original size (113 eroded), it must be replaced! To increase the duration of the anodic protection, the starboard stern bracket (on some models) is drilled to accept an additional anodeTest for proper installation of the anodeCalibrate an ohmmeter on high ohms scaleConnect one meter lead to powerhead ground and the other lead to the anodeBe sure the su rface of the anode is clean to make good contactThe ohmmeter should show low readingIf not, remove the anode and clean the area where the anode is installedThe mounting screws and the anode itself should also be cleanedInstall and retestnot paint or coat the anodes or their mounting sur-