1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 269Get this manual
Starter Circuit CheckRemote
INote Battery must be fully chargedStep Procedure between Remove black lead from ground at CDConnect voltmeter between CD and common engine groundTurn key to START positionVoltmeter should show battery voltageResult aIf no reading, go to Step
Check ground and
voltage
Steps thru Remove starter to solenoid cable from Ci) to prevent starter engagement while making checksbetween
bIf meter reads battery voltage, reconnect black lead to ground and go to Step
II Check
INote Steps thru IITurn key
voltage ground and
Connect meter at Turn key to START position
aIf meter reads battery voltage, lead is open between CD and bIf no reading, go to Step
OFF before connecting and disconnecting meterTurn key to START position after connectingConnect meter at Turn key to START position