56 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C
Check the flywheel: 
– Have pole shoes turned blue?
– Install new flywheel if necessary,
b 7.6
Air gap: 
– Check ignition module/flywheel,
– reset if necessary, b 7.3
Check the ignition lead: 
– Severe chafing?
– Spark plug boot: Holes/cracks?
– Resistance: spark plug boot to ground: 
spec. 1.5 – 12 kΩ 
– Check resistance of ignition lead (spark plug 
boot and ignition module removed)
Spec.: < 10 Ω,  
 If necessary, install new spark plug boot and/or 
ignition module,
b 7.5
 
Check short circuit wire:
– Wire damaged?
– Connectors firmly seated?
– Check continuity, replace wiring harness if 
necessary, b 7.7.1
1
3
yes
no
2
Powerful
spark?