Evinrude 9.9 ES -- Battery required

Expecting delivery of my new-to-me '97 Evinurde 9.9 electric start four stroke, model E10FRELEVA which I shall use to power my pontoon boat during the months when my nearby lake is restricted to 10 hp or less.

Can the motor be run (for a preliminary test run on another boat) w/o the battery? I would, of course have to manually start it, but is it equipped with a magneto (or similar spark source) so that it'll run w/o a battery? And if it's capable of 'no battery' operation, can I safely assume that its charging system is protected for this mode of operation?

Shirley (may I call y'all shirley?) the owner's manual would cover this and I'm expecting it too. Just trying to get all my ducks in a row prior to its arrival.

Re: Evinrude 9.9 ES -- Battery required

yes it will run without battery power.no, to will it cause any problems.my 90hp will run without batttery though it can be a bugger to pull start,lol.opps i just read that your 4 stoke but i dont think that makes a diff.

Re: Evinrude 9.9 ES -- Battery required

manual will be you best bet, some motors have to have the battery in the system.

Re: Evinrude 9.9 ES -- Battery required

If you do it just make sure to wrap your electricial leads that mount to the battery with tape so you don't get it to sparking. I ran a Johnson 9.9 like that for a couple of years, had a bad starter and was to cheap to replace it. Read your manual just to be sure.