2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 132Get this manual
STEPIGNITION MODULE CRANKING TEST &
To prevent accidental starting of engine, twist and remove spark plug leads from the spark plugsAttach to spark tester
1Set peak-reading voltmeter to "NEG" and "500"Twist and pull the primary leads off the ignition coil2Install terminal extenders on the primary terminals by twisting in clockwise direction3Attach the primary leads to the terminal extenders
4To test the ignition module output ignition coil, connect the meter black lead groundConnect the meter red lead to metal No1 ignition coilCrank the engine and reading
to the No1 (top) to clean engine part of extender on observe the meter
Meter should indicate 125 volts or higher
5If meter reads less than 125 volts, remove the primary lead from the terminal extenderConnect the meter red lead to spring clip in boot of the primary leadCrank the engine and observe the meter reading If meter reads 125 volts or higher, test the ignition coil as described on Page 3-10 If the meter reads below 125 volts, check condition of spring clip and primary wire If problem with the wire or spring clip is found, correct the problem and retest the ignition module output If the condition of the wire and spring clip is acceptable, replace the ignition module