1999 Evinrude "EE" Electric Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787021, Page 53Get this manual
Continuity TestPositive Circuit1224-Volt Hand Control Models
To avoid damaging components or troubleshooting equipment, disconnect the battery cables before proceeding1Use an ohmmeter calibrated on high ohms scale or continuity light to test continuity
2Connect one meter lead
to RED battery cable
[}] 3Connect second meter lead to RED 12-Gabattery cable at battery side of 1224-Volt switch: The meter must show continuity4Move first meter lead
to WHITE battery cable
5Connect second meter lead to WHITE 12-Gabattery cable at battery side of 1224-Volt switch: The meter must show continuity If meter shows no continuity in either test, repair or replace battery cable6Move 1224-Volt switch to "12 V" position
}] 7Connect second meter lead forwardreverse switch: