1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 167Get this manual
STEPCHARGE COIL TEST
Ground Test
[] 1Disconnect the stator's forward (cylinders 1, 3, 5) and rear (cylinders 2, 4, 6) 2-pin Ampheno connectors from the power pack2Set peak-reading voltmeter to "POS" and "500"[] 3Alternately, connect voltmeter between the stator's forward connector, terminals "A", "8", and clean engine groundCrank engine and observe meter at each connection Any reading indicates charge coil is grounded Locate and repair ground, or replace stator assembly4Repeat Step using stator's rear 2-pin connector5If no reading is indicated in Steps or 4, go to Output TestOutput Test