1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 301Get this manual
Starter Circuit CheckRemote
INote Battery must be fully chargedStep Procedure Result aIf no reading, go to Step
D Check voltage between ground and CDIn Steps II thru m- Remove
starter to solenoid cable from ment while making checks
CDConnect voltmeter between CD
Remove black lead from ground at and common engine groundTurn key to START positionVoltmeter should show battery voltage
bIf meter reads battery voltage, reconnect black lead to ground and go to Step
(2) to prevent starter engage-
II Check
voltage between ground
INote Steps IfJ thru
key OFF before connecting and disconnecting meterTurn key to START position after connectingConnect meter at Turn key to START position
Connect meter at START position
Turn key to
aIf meter reads battery voltage, lead is open between CD and