1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 114Get this manual
STEPPOWER COIL TEST Ground Test 1Disconnect 4-pin Packard connector between stator and ignition module2Set peak-reading voltmeter to "POS" and "500"
m 3Connect the meter black lead to astator leadsCrank engine and observe meter red each clean engine groundAlternately connect meter lead between the orange and orangeblack at
connection: Any reading indicates power coil is grounded Locate and repair ground, or replace stator assembly4If no reading is indicated in Step 3, go to Output TestOutput Test 1Set peak-reading voltmeter to "POS" and "500"
2Attach meter black lead to orangeblack stator leadAttach meter red lead to the orange stator
3Crank engine and observe meter: If meter shows 100 volts or higher, go to STEPCHARGE COIL TEST If meter shows less than 100 volts, check condition of wiring and connectors If wiring and connector condition is good, go to Ohmmeter TestOhmmeter Test