1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 8 thru 15 Four-Stroke Service Manual, Page 146Get this manual
Neutral Start Switch Adjustment 9.915 Tiller Electric Models Testing
INote Disconnect the battery cables at the batteryIT]
1Shift motor into NEUTRALDisconnect the starter motor red wire at the motor
2Attach continuity light or ohmmeter between the starter wire and the neutral start switch wire and press start button3The continuity light or ohmmeter should show continuity
& 4Shift motor into FORWARD and REVERSE and press start
buttonNo continuity should be indicated in either position
5To adjust, loosen the neutral start button screw With the motor in NEUTRAL, center the button in the switch recessTighten the neutral start button screwRepeat Step 4
6Connect the starter motor red wire to the starter motorTighten the nut securelyApply avJC Black Neoprene Dip to the connection Reconnect the battery cablesRemoval