Strange outboard ?

[tnvol]

Hello...i have acquired a 1999 Johnson 7 hp outboard that I can not find any info on the web about.
It is a pull start....but has 2 wires that need to be connected to a battery for the thing to run. Is
this a strange one...or some sort of special motor? Does the battery replace a magneto???
Does anyone have a site that could give me more information about this engine?

Thanks in advance,

Tnvol

[Clint]

On one side of the transom clamp you will find the model number of the motor. Go to the website below and enter the number. It will give you a complete parts breakdown.

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/parts.php

You should be able to tell if it has a magneto or requires an external power source for its points and condenser. A magneto should show as a coil inside the flywheel.

Once you find it post the model number here as I am curious about older outboards and try to keep up.