2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005471, Page 62Get this manual
ELECTRICAL SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before working on any part of the outboard, first read the SAFETY section at the end of this manual
The alternator stator has windings wrapped around metal laminationsThe flywheel's magnetic lines of force cutting through the stator windings produce alternating current&
WARNING
The electrical system presents serious shock hazardDO NOT handle primary or secondary ignition components while outboard is running or flywheel is turningKeep all electrical connections clean, tight, and insulated to prevent shorting or arcing and causing an explosionPrevent injury from contact with rotating propeller; remove propeller before servicing and when running the outboard on flusherAvoid accidental starting of engine while servicing; twist and remove all spark plug leads