2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 25, 35 3-Cylinder outboards Service Manual, Page 213Get this manual
Starter Circuit CheckAll Models
INote Battery must be fully chargedStep Procedure Remove black lead from ground at CDConnect voltmeter between CD and common engine groundTurn key to START posi tionVoltmeter should show battery voltageConnect meter at START positionResult aIf no reading, go to Step
Check voltage between ground Steps thru Remove starter to solenoid cable from (j) to prevent starter engagement while making checksII -
bIf meter reads battery voltage, reconnect black lead to ground and go to Step
II Check voltage between ground
Turn key to
aIf meter reads battery voltage, lead is open between CD and
INote Steps EJ thru IITurn
key OFF before connecting and disconnecting meterTurn key to START position after connecting between ground Connect meter at Turn key to START position