1999 "EE" Evinrude 5 thru 15 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787022, Page 101Get this manual
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STEPSTOP CIRCUIT TEST
Elimination Test
To avoid possible shock hazard, do not handle ignition coil or spark tester during cranking tests1Disconnect 3-pin Amphenol connector between start button and ignition module
2Crank engine and observe results at spark tester If spark now jumps simultaneously at each gap, the problem is in the stop circuitGo to Ohmmeter TestStop Button or Ohmmeter TestKey Switch If there is no spark at one gap, test ignition coil If there is no spark at both gaps, go to STEPPOWER COIL TEST