2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 137Get this manual
STEPCHARGE COIL TEST Ground Test 1Set peak-reading voltmeter to
2Separate both the brown lead and brownyellow lead between charge coil and power pack
3Alternately connect meter between charge coil brown lead terminal, charge coil brownyellow lead terminal, and clean engine groundCrank engine and observe meter at each connection Any reading indicates charge coil or leads grounded Locate and repair ground, or replace charge coil4If no reading is indicated in Step 3, go to Output Testare
Output Test 1Set peak-reading voltmeter to
[] 2Attach meter black lead to one charge coil lead Attach meter red lead to remaining charge coil lead 3Crank engine and observe meter If meter shows 180 volts or higher, go to STEP POWER PACK CRANKING TEST If meter shows less than 180 volts, check condition of wiring and connectors If wiring and connector condition is good, go to Ohmmeter TestOhmmeter Test