1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 125Get this manual
STEPSTOP CIRCUIT TEST Elimination Test
&To avoid possible shock hazard, do not handle ignition coil or
spark tester during cranking tests
1Disconnect black lead connector between stop button and power packCrank engine and observe results at spark tester If spark now jumps consistently, the problem is in the stop circuitGo to Ohmmeter Test If there is no spark, go to STEPSENSOR COIL TEST
Ohmmeter Test
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ohmmeter tests must be made with engine NOT