1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 273Get this manual
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Key Switch Tests
Ohmmeter or Continuity Light
rn 2With key switch in "OFF" position, connect aterminalsLight continuity light or meter leads between key switch "BATT" and "A"
OJ 1Disconnect battery leads and leads at the key switchW
or meter should not show continuity3Turn key switch to "ON" positionLight or meter should show continuity4Turn key switch to "START" positionLight or meter should still show continuityDRC5892
[] 5With key held in "START" position, transfer lead from "A" terminal to "S" terminalLight or meter should still show continuity[] 6Transfer leads to "M" terminalsLight or meter should not show continuity in "START" or "ON" positions