1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Electric Outboards Service Manual, P/N 507260, Page 67Get this manual
Continuity TestNegative CircuitHand Control Models Notel To avoid damaging components or troubleshooting equipment, disconnect the battery cables before proceeding 1Use an ohmmeter calibrated on high ohms scale or continuity light to test continuity2Connect one meter lead to BLACK battery cableLeave this meter lead connected for all the following tests
(]] 3Remove the steering housing cover
4Connect second meter lead to BLACK 8-Galead at steering housing terminal: The meter must show continuity If meter shows no continuity, repair or replace battery cables9824
5Move the forwardreverse switch to FORWARDToggle is away from handle on bow mount models and toward handle on transom mount models
rn on Connect second meter lead to BLACK 14-Ga(output) 6lead the forwardreverse switch:
The meter must show continuity If meter shows no continuity, refer to ForwardReverse Switch in this section