1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 121Get this manual
STEPCHARGE COIL TEST Ground Test 1Disconnect 4-pin Packard connector between stator and ignition module2Set peak-reading voltmeter to
3Connect the meter black lead to clean engine groundAlternately connect meter red lead between the two brown stator leadsCrank engine and observe meter at each connection: Any reading indicates charge coil is grounded Locate and repair ground, or replace stator assembly
4If no reading is indicated in Step 3, go to Output TestOutput Test
1Set peak-reading voltmeter to