1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 320Get this manual
[] 5Connect 12-volt source to the relay "S" terminalsUse an ohmmeter calibrated on high ohms scale or continuity light to test for continuity on relay terminals "8+" and "M" The meter must show continuity
6Leave the 12-volt source connected to the "S" terminalsConnect meter leads to relay terminals "8-" and "M" The meter must show no continuity