Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Charging System Briggs & Stratton, john deere riding lawnmower, briggs stratton

Question
HI , I have John Deere Riding lawnmower , and its doesn't stay charged , When i charge the battery it works great for a few hours but then if i shut off the blades they wont start back up and sometimes if its run long enough they shut off there selfs and wont start back up ,and if i turn off the motor it wont restart , Today when the blades stopped, I shut it off and now it wont do anything its totally dead and I notice the fuse was blown and when i try too replace the fuse it just sparks and will blow it again , I took it too a shop last yr they replaced the battery it ran great for a few weeks  but now i guest the battery lost it natural charge and i have too use a battery charger too start it every time, I think it might be the voltage regulator , I went out too get the  serial # and notice what i think is the voltage regulator the black plastic it melted . I hope this is enough info .Thanks very much
This is a Scotts John Deere, 20hp Intek Twin V OHV Briggs & Stratton  I bought it in 2002 at Home Depot ..
There are a few Numbers on the motor not sure what one is the serial # but here they are ..
Family - YBSXS7242VF   274844

4067770128E1
020426YG00293

Answer
Hello Tom:

>>Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool and I can Only Answer Questions from the Question Pool when I am Not Answering Questions here or at the Other Site I Answer Questions at.
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Stator or Voltage Regulator (if Applicable) Requires Replacing.
>>For Testing the Electrical (Charging) System on Mowers you can Use this Site Addy; http://engines.myfaqcenter.com/Answer.aspx?p_faqid=3438 and Use the Link for AC Volts/DC Amps Meter Setting Chart. This is for Briggs Engines and Works Well for Kohler, Kawasaki, Tecumseh and Other Engine OEMs.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers "Scotts" and Click Find. Then Select your Model from the Search Results Area. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. *You can Drag the View Windows for Better Viewing.*
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I Hope to be Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John