1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 217Get this manual
Starter Circuit CheckAll Models
INote Battery must be fully chargedStep Procedure Result
Check voltage between ground
Steps thru Remove starter to solenoid cable from (j) to prevent starter engagement while making checks
Remove black lead from ground at CDConnect voltmeter between CD and common engine groundTurn key to START positionVoltmeter should show battery voltageConnect meter at START position
aIf no reading, go to Step
bIf meter reads battery voltagereconnect black lead to ground and go to Step
II Check voltage
between ground
Turn key to
INotel Steps thru Turn key OFF before connecting and disconnecting meterTurn key to START position after connecting
aIf meter reads battery voltage, lead is open between CD and
bIf no reading, go to Step