Charging the Starter: Is there something wrong with my unit?
524864
No, it will cycle from red to green to red for about 12 hours. Then it will go to red until it's fully charged. I think this is because it's in the process of "setting" the maximum amount of charge the battery will be able to hold. Don't let the green light fool you. Follow the instructions and the tag on the handle, and keep it plugged in for at least 36 hours before using this unit, no matter what color the lights are.
856344
Mine started right away with no issues. I think yours might be defected if it's still not working.
1189491
Something is wrong with your unit. Mine that I've used for the last year runs between 45 - 60 minutes before discharge, maybe longer. When I looked at it this spring it was still 3/4 charged & ready to go.
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!
1747261
Probably a bad connection at the charge port. Send it back to the manufacturer. They will fix it for you.
1683262
Reading the other responses, I would suggest the same thing. Make sure the battery is connected to the electrical charging points on the charger. I had that problem. Paul Crutchley
295770
Not sure why it's not charging? Mine works fine for over a year now. I'd check your charger first. Make sure all connections are correct & tight. Then, if still no luck, purchase a new charger-the least expensive fix. Make sure the 4(four) metal prongs on the right side of the pass-through box are straight & in-tact. Good Luck!
295771
One or two things could be the problem ,, first make sure all the plugs are plugged in, then it could be the charger its self or it could be the battery I would lean towards the charger.
1129488
i was having this issue as well...but i read that there is a RED light that turns on when the battery is charging...so i played with the USB that is plugged into the unit, and found that the red light turns on when its plugged about HALFWAY in. i checked, and it IS in fact charging. try adjusting the B side of the USB (mini part thats in the actual unit) before you return it.
125591
That was one of the problems... nothing appeared to indicate it was actually charging. So I just made sure I had it plugged into a good socket and let it charge overnight... But the next day it still didn't work, so I returned it.
276442
Have to agree with the other respondent... I did not have any problems with the units. As long as the batteries you are using are fresh, it should just start right up. Otherwise, it sounds like the unit is defective.
215440
could be a bad battery (even though it is new) or the transformer that suppose to charge it is bad. use a multi meter set to volts dc and put the red probe on the red terminal of the battery and the black one on the other terminal. see if it reads more than 12 volts. if not, the transformer that charges the battery is bad. if it shows 12 volts or more, than it is the battery. good luck.
464994
brand new? make sure you charged the battery at least 2 hours before trying to start it...
704132
It usually starts with one or two pulls of the starter cord so it's really not an issue. It will re-charge itself when running. If it's an issue any trickle charger will do but is really unnecessary.
657314
My original battery started doing this same thing occasionally when it started going bad. If your remove and put back the battery while the computer is still plugged in, then it should start charging. I watch for the charge light on the front to come on. Might take 2 or 3 tries. Hope it helps.
1621033
We installed the starter a couple months ago we have not had any problems with the starter at all and on the other note we really liked the price. Hope I could answer your question.
2128200
I'd start with the battery. If the unit has not been used in a while, the battery probably has lost it's ability to be charged.