1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 299Get this manual
Starter Circuit CheckRemote
INote Battery must be fully chargedStep Procedure Result aIf no reading, go to Step
&Check voltage between ground Steps thru Remove starter to solenoid cable from l to prevent starter engagement while making checksvoltage between ground
DConnect voltmeter between D
Remove black lead from ground at
and common engine groundTurn key to START positionVoltmeter should show battery voltage
bIf meter reads battery voltage, reconnect black lead to ground and go to Step
II Check
INote Steps II thru II -
Connect meter at START position
Turn key to
aIf meter reads battery voltage, lead is open between D and
Turn key OFF before connecting and disconnecting meterTurn key to START position after connectingvoltage between ground Connect meter at Turn key to START position