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ok, so you know that you have spark. thats good. thats one of three requirements for internal combustion to occur. the next is compression. from your comments earlier in the thread, we can say with some confidence that you have compression. finally, you need fuel. more specifically, you need an air-fuel charge. we know that you have gas in the tank, and that you turned the fuel valve to the on position, so unless there is a clog of some kind, you should be getting fuel. but since you hear no combustion, then its possible that either the gas is bad (unlikely from last fall, but not impossible) or that you're not getting enough air in there. have you checked the air filter and the air intake passage? could be a mouse nest in there for all you know. check it and make sure its clear and and filter isnt clogged with dirt.
now, all that being said, I still think you have either a battery or starter problem. a new battery with a full charge should be able to turn that sucker over for 30 seconds to a minute before beginning to slow down noticeably. The fact that you can tell how many times it turns over (about 5 you said) suggests that its not turning over fast enough, and that suggests weak battery or excessive amperage draw by the starter. as I said before, have them tested.
good luck and let us know if/when you get it running.
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