2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 100Get this manual
SYSTEM ANALYSIS IGNITION OUTPUT TESTS
Static Ignition Test
Perform the static ignition test using Evinrude Diagnostics software and an inductive timing light
IMPORTANT: This test is operating the ignition
coil with 12 battery power on the system voltage (55 V) circuitAn inductive probe with low sensitivity may not be able to detect the signal
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use spark checker tool
with E-TEC modelsRadio Frequency Interference (RFI) generated by the arcing current can cause erratic EMM operationThe outboard must NOT be running and the emergency stop switch lanyard must be installed