1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 231Get this manual
Starter Circuit CheckAll Models
INote Battery must be fully chargedStep Procedure Remove black lead from ground at CDConnect voltmeter between CD and common engine groundTurn key to START positionVoltmeter should show battery voltageConnect meter at START positionResult aIf no reading, go to Step
Check vortage between ground Steps thru starter to solenoid cable from (j) to prevent starter engagement while making checks
m-Remove
bIf meter reads battery voltage, reconnect black lead to ground and go to Step
IJ Check voltage between grou'nd
INote Steps II thru
Turn key to
key OFF before connecting and disconnecting meterTurn key to START position after connectingbetween ground Connect meter at Turn key to START position
aIf meter reads battery voltage, lead is open between CD and