[HoosierDaddy]

I'd like to add something I learned about my yanmar generator. I think it will segue with Richards experience. My gen would crank but not start because the fuel solenoid was not opening even though it had 12V. I considered changing the solenoid but got choked up and immediately pursued other trouble shooting when I learned of the $260.00 price. I cleaned the electrical connections and replaced the electric relay that energizes the solenoid. Problem solved! I also learned that since the solenoid relies on an electromagnetic field acting on the plunger, the less extended it is when energized the more retracting torque it can exert and as Richard stated proper adjustment also allows it to "latch" into the fully retracted position.