Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): alternator on a 10 horse kohler engin, battery cables, spec number

Question
QUESTION: Eric
after you run the engine for an hour or two you half to charge the battery.
any tips
Jeff
PS it is on a Jacobson gt 10 mower

ANSWER: What is the engine model and spec number?  Does the engine have an old style external generator or does it have a current style alternator located under the flywheel?  Does the charging system have a rectifier?

Let me know the engine numbers so I can look up your charging system.

Eric

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QUESTION: sorry
     modle:k241as
     spec:46674d
thanks jeff

Answer
Parts lists shows a regulator for the 15A stator/alternator.  The regulator looks like an aluminum rectagle with fins protuding from the part.  Do you see a regulator on your engine?

Do you have a volt meter?

Have you charged the battery and had it load tested at your local autoparts store?   Have you dis-connected the battery cables and cleaned the battery terminal posts and cable ends with a wirebrush?

Eric