1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 54Get this manual
Electrical Cable
Disconnect battery cables from battery before servlcmg electrical systemsFailure to do so could result in injury from ignition sources (sparks) or from contact with moving parts if accidental cranking or starting occurs
Provide sufficient slack at motor end to permit steering and tilting of motor without binding cables
m 1Route will not interfere with the upper motor cover when instrument harness into lower motor coverPosition harness so it
installedRoute harness to position where the connectors can be attached