Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Lawnmower, hard starting when hot, stratton family, briggs stratton

Question
Murry Select, 18hp, model 425600X8A.
Briggs & Stratton, Family: YBSXS5012VP   274826

Go out hop on mower anytime of day and it starts fine. Operate it for 1/2 hour or an hour what ever you want it works fine. Shut it off anytime along the way to get a drink or what ever, get back on while it is still hot and you run the battery down trying to start it. Plu is damp with fuel when checked.

Answer
 Hello James:

 Do you have Fire at the Plug when this Happens? If Yes, then the Valves may be Out of Adjustment. If No, then the Coil/Ignition Module is Bad. You can View a Breakdown of the Engine at this Addy http://shop.briggsandstratton.com/BShopProductListingPage.asp?rsvp=0&PARENTID=0&... and Enter the Model Numbers 274826 and Find the Type Numbers On the Engine and Enter the 1st 4 Numbers of the Type Number. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John