I bought this battery last season and it worked fine. Now it won't charge up or start in the mower even though indicator says it should. what to do?
1364312
I bought my batteries last year as well, one came wityh the mower and I bought an additional one. They worked fine last year and they are working fine this year. Whenever I finish using my batteries I plug them into the charger, so the are always either being charged or being used in the mower. I cannot explain why your battery does not work this year.
1364313
Try taking the battery out of mower and replacing. Sometimes it appears the battery will recharge but not be completely seated and that causes it to not start properly. Also check that the 'key' is in all the way. It is tight which is good but sometimes it needs replaced as well. Hope this helps.You do need to keep the battery charged (takes only a short time each month) during the off season. Especially if storing in an unheated location.
1364314
I have the same the problem. It may common cause of battery. Got a new one last year. It works fine until now but I don't know for how long. Nothing you can do to make it works since it no longer hold charged.
1364315
You should leave the battery connected to the charger at all times you are not using the mower. If you did not do this, the battery is probably damaged. It is a sealed Lead Acid battery and should NEVER be allowed to be less than about 90% charged. If you did not charge the battery after last using the mower, and didn't use it for several months, you almost certainly ruined the battery.
1364316
sounds like you left it out in the garage or out building all winter and it has discharged completely. I had one do that and I tried everything to bring it back, no success. Gotta buy a new one, sorry. Cold weather is a battery killer.
683433
I would recommend you contact the seller. They are really quick at replying. Great battery but I followed the charging instructions to a tee.
837622
We have had our mower for 4 years and still have the same battery. We have not left it charging for more than 24 hours. We live in California and have not always charged within the 30 day recommendation during the winter. We purchased a new battery last year as we thought we were being to have recharging issues, but as yet we have not needed to install the new battery. We do not have a large lawn area (approximately 700 sf) which may be a factor.
376874
Contact the seller. I've had this battery for 2 or 3 years and have not had this issue.
1613468
Find a repair person. If your battery is shot, search the comments for the longer one about replacing the charger. It is not a smart charger ( the one which comes with it). I was able to locate a smart charger, but I have never been able to remove the battery. I liked the mower bur it has been sitting idle. I would recommend the next model which is consumer friendly as far as removing the battery.
1411310
Same problem here, my battery seems however not to charge at all. Did you find a solution/problem?thanks!
1779012
You have to let it charge for a while and maybe reset it. It comes with instuctions for installing a new battery. If you did that then you probably have another problem.
1955398
Sounds to me like you may have a faulty one. Mine charged up just fine, and I am still doing well with it. I would contact the company. Sorry I could not be of more help.
837629
I no longer have my mower, but I did not have a problem with the battery. I tried not to have it charging longer than 24 hrs, but often forgot about it. I had other problems.
1244982
Try charging the battery before buying a new battery. Mine needed replacing because the charge wouldn't last for more than 15min.
1074688
I understand your problem, but as I have not had a similar experience, I can only theorize as to a solution. It sounds as though you may have a defective or worn out battery; like any other battery, this one may last only so long. If this is the case and there is a warranty on the battery, you may be able to obtain a replacement by contacting the manufacturer. It's either that or purchase a new battery. Sorry.
191510
Hi George, I would call Hudson directly of course.I have always charged mine up completely after use and used it until it is almost dead or dead. As well, even in the off season I will hook it up to the charger to keep the battery up. Some batteries call for a trickle charger during their lifetime. I believe these are like that. Hope this helps.If it is working use it til its dead and try to charge again. If not you will need a new battery .
300954
You may need a new AC adaptor (charger) when I bought my battery I got the same message. It wasn't until I bought a new charger that the battery started to charge. If it is a new battery try getting a new charger, and if the battery is old, it is possible you need a new one.
2136716
I am also having the same problem, The battery I bought is also not charging.
1050638
Try reversing the way the battery fits in the charger. Turn it updside down and put it in and it will charge. Topside will only display a green light and will not charge it. Hope this is clear enough!
679092
It looks like it is for a Craftsman lawn mower with a key startup. I ordered one this year. I wasn't sure if my problem was with the battery or the charger. Turned out to be both. The model no. is on the battery itself.
1492174
First step is to take the battery to an automove shop or garage and see if the battery is still good (will hold a charge). If not, it has to be replaced. If the battery is good and should be accepting a charge, then your charging device is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Not sure if that helps or not.