1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 109Get this manual
STEPCHARGE COIL TEST Ground Test
1Disconnect 4-pin Packard connector between stator and ignition module2Set peak-reading voltmeter to "POS" and "500"
rn 3Connect the meter black lead Crankclean engineobserve meter at eachconnect meter red lead to groundAlternately between the two brown stator leadsengine and connection:
Any reading indicates charge coil is grounded Locate and repair ground, or replace stator assembly4If no reading is indicated in Step 3, go to Output TestOutput Test 1Set peak-reading voltmeter to "POS" and "500"
2Attach meter black lead to one brown stator leadAttach meter red lead to the other brown stator lead
3Crank engine and observe meterIf meter shows 220 volts or higher, go to STEPIGNITION MODULE TEST If meter shows less than 220 volts, check condition of wiring and connectors If wiring and connector condition is good, go to Ohmmeter TestOhmmeter Test