1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 221Get this manual
High Voltage
rn In some conditions, the keythe key switch, but will not(some switch may be shorting leakage) to the other terminals in show
up with test light or an ohmmeterThis condition may be found by using condenser tester (leakage test) where voltage of approximately 500 volts is applied to the key switch terminalsWith all leads disconnected and the key switch in the OFF position, connect the black lead of the tester to one of the "M" terminals of the key switch1Attach the red lead leakage test
of the test to the "8" terminal and apply
2Repeat test by moving the red lead to each of the terminals and applying the leakage testThe meter will indicate if leakage is present3When applying test to other "M" terminal, turn key to the ON position