Researching the electric fuel shut-off solenoid on assorted mowers, I found it's not uncommon to have a "no-start" condition due to a faulty / stuck in the closed position, solenoid. A couple of remedies from replacement (expensive at times), remove and replace with a plug only, replace with plug and install inline manual shut-off, remove plunger by any means necessary, etc. When it first occurred it was at the beginning of the current mowing season. No start. Low battery which I put on charger. Trying everything, at last I tapped on the bowl and it fired up. Perhaps it needs full voltage, plunger spring is messed up, who knows. Even after accepting the charge, the engine is slow to turn over. I'm thinking my battery probably has a bad cell. 7 years is great in my experience. Will replace today or in the next few days and go from there.. If it continues to act up with new battery, I'll remove the plunger.
Edit: Battery replaced.