1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 286Get this manual
Stator Resistance Tests12-Amp Models
INote Disconnect battery cables before proceeding with this check
1Disconnect stator yellow and yellowgray leads from terminal board
2Calibrate ohmmeter on appropriate scaleConnect one ohmmeter lead to stator yellow lead and the other ohmmeter lead to stator yellowgray lead Ohmmeter should show 0.40.6 ohmDR4132
Repair or replace stator if reading is not correct
3To check for grounded condition, disconnect both ohmmeter leadsCalibrate ohmmeter on appropriate scaleConnect one ohmmeter lead to clean engine ground and the other ohmmeter lead alternately to both stator leads Ohmmeter should show high reading If ohmmeter shows low reading, stator is grounded and should be repaired or replacedRefer to Stator Servicing, Section 3