1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 108Get this manual
Ignition Coil Tests A wide variety of ignition testers are available from various manufacturersIn addition, some automotive testers having the proper specifications can be usedDetailed instructions for the use of any tester are provided with the unit, therefore, only general information is given hereRefer to the manual of the ignition tester you are using for coil specificationsSpecifications will vary among testersIgnition coil must be removed from powerhead for power and leakage testing
avoid possible shock hazards and to prevent leakage, perform all tests to the coil on wooden or insulated bench topSpecifications
Primary Resistance Secondary Resistance Operating Amps (Max)
Merc-O-Tronic
Analyzer Polarity
Magneto C.DCoil
1.5 amps 0.1 0.05.n
Stevens
1.1 amps PCE0043
Ohmmeter Test
Resistance tests can be performed while the ignition coil is still mounted to the powerhead1Twist and remove the spark plug and primary leads from the ignition coilDR4081