Evinrude E-tec 75 HP Service Manual page 135

Neutral Start Circuit Test
Use an ohmmeter or continuity light to test the
continuity of the circuit while positioning the
remote control in NEUTRAL, FORWARD, and
REVERSE.
IMPORTANT:
Turn propeller shaft or disconnect
shift cable to allow proper remote control shift
action while outboard is not running. Disconnect
the MWS instrument harness connector from the
key switch harness connector.
Make sure the remote control handle is in NEU-
TRAL. Connect meter between terminal 5
(red/purple wire) and terminal 2 (yellow/red wire).
Turn the key switch to START. Meter must indicate
continuity.
Move the remote control handle to FORWARD
and turn the key switch to START. Meter must
NOT indicate continuity.
Move the remote control handle to REVERSE and
turn the key switch to START. Meter must NOT
indicate continuity.
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1. Key switch harness connector
2. Neutral start switch
3. Key switch
IMPORTANT:
Reconnect shift cable and MWS
instrument harness connector to key switch har-
ness connector.
Neutral Start Switch Test
Use an ohmmeter or a continuity light to test neu-
tral start switch operation.
IMPORTANT:
from the switch before proceeding with this test.
Disassemble the remote control and remove the
neutral start switch.
Connect one meter lead to each terminal of the
switch.
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TYPICAL
1. Plunger
2. Neutral start switch
Replace switch if results are incorrect.
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ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION
REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH TESTS
All wiring must be disconnected
Meter must indicate continuity when the plunger
is depressed
Meter must indicate no continuity when the
plunger is released.
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