1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 137Get this manual
Key Switch
A combination key switch and emergency stop switch is connected to the power pack through the engine wiring harnessWhen activated, these switches direct the power pack output to ground, stopping the ignition system
key from ON to OFF as it is removedIt does not electrically disarm the ignition systemThe key switch, ignition system, and starting circuit are all fully functional after the emergency stop switch clip has been removed
Important This emergency stop switch cl ip turns the
Ignition Coil
[] The ignition coil consists of two windings of wire wrapped around compacted ferrite coreThe coil has primary and secondary terminal connection and ground plateThrough mutual induction, the ignition coil transforms power pack output to as much as 40,000 volts to fire the spark plugThere is one ignition coil per cylinder