1999 "EE" Evinrude 200, 225 V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787025, Page 132Get this manual
[] 14If more than half worn, remove the brush sets for replacement[] 15Inspect locating ring on armature shaft and replace, if necessaryCleaning and Inspection 1Inspect the brushesreplace if damaged, cracked, or worn in halfReplace brush springs, if weak2Clean commutator with 300-grade emery clothIf commutator surface is pitted or unevenly worn, turn it on latheRemove any trace of oil or metal dust from the commutator [1Q] [!!]
3Check the armature on growler for shorted turnsCheck armature for grounding by using test light or meterInspect armature insulation for indications of overheating and damaged windingsClean off any deposits of carbon or foreign matter which may contribute to later failure of the windings4Check permanent magnetsMagnets should strongly attract any steel or iron object held inside the frameWeak magnets could cause excessive RPM on No Load Current Draw, Electric Starter test