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Well, you mention it has no spark. Did you try both plugs to check for spark on either cylinder? It won’t run with no spark. Remove the rewind starter and you will notice an inspection cover on top of the flywheel that can be removed with a few screws. Remove the cover and have a look at the ignition coils/components inside. Pay close attention to to potting on the ignition coils. Is the potting chipped, cracked, flaked off? If so, you will need to overhaul the igntion system. If not, you can simply check the point gap and clean them without removing the flywheel. You will need to clean up/dry any fuel spilled in the lower motor cover before attempting to check for spark again.
I’m not sure what instruction book you are using for this engine. But, your engine does not have a fuel valve, or a fuel cap oil vent. Needless to say, you must repair any fuel leak issues before attempting to run the engine. Post some pictures with specific questions.