Brushcutter maintenance guide: keep your brushcutter performing at its best
Regular maintenance helps your brushcutter start more easily, maintain cutting performance and extend its service life.
Use this guide to understand what maintenance to perform and when.
For detailed instructions, follow the related guides linked throughout the article.
Quick maintenance checklist
Before every use
- Inspect the cutting attachment for wear or damage
- Check that the blade or trimmer head is securely fitted
- Tighten loose screws, nuts and handles
- Check the harness and quick-release mechanism
- Remove grass, dirt and debris from the machine
Petrol-powered brushcutter
Learn more about the petrol-powered brushcutter maintenance
Learn more about the petrol-powered brushcutter maintenance
Before every use
- Inspect the blade or trimmer head for damage
- Check that the cutting attachment guard is secure
- Make sure the locknut is correctly tightened
- Tighten loose screws and nuts
- Clean external surfaces
Regular maintenance
- Clean the air filter
- Inspect the spark plug
- Check the bevel gear grease
- Clean the cooling system
- Inspect the spark arrestor (if fitted)
Seasonal maintenance
- Inspect the fuel filter
- Check the hose for cracks and damage
- Apply grease to the drive shaft (two-piece shaft models)
- Clean around the carburettor
- Inspect cables and electrical connections
Dealer maintenance
Some maintenance procedures require specialised tools and should be carried out by an authorised Husqvarna dealer according to the maintenance schedule for your model.
Maintenance after 50 hours of operation is recommended for applicable petrol models.
Battery-powered brushcutter
Learn more about the battery-powered brushcutter maintenance
Learn more about the battery-powered brushcutter maintenance
WARNING: Remove the battery before you perform any maintenance.
Before every use
- Clean the product using a dry cloth
- Check that the START/STOP button operates correctly
- Test the power trigger and trigger lockout
- Inspect the blade or trimmer head
- Inspect the cutting attachment guard
- Tighten loose screws and nuts
- Inspect the battery for damage
- Check that the battery locks securely into the product
- Inspect the harness and suspension point
Regular maintenance
- Check all cables, couplings and electrical connections
- Inspect the bevel gear grease
- Clean the motor air intake with compressed air if needed
Seasonal maintenance
- Inspect battery contacts
- Check the harness safety release
- Inspect electrical connections
Step-by-step maintenance guides
Need help with a specific task?
- How to clean the air filter
- How to clean the cooling system
- How to clean or replace the spark plug
- How to mix two-stroke fuel correctly
- How to reload trimmer line
- How to replace a trimmer head
- Brushcutter loses power while cutting
Maintenance tips
Regular maintenance helps:
- Improve starting performance
- Maintain cutting power
- Reduce fuel consumption (petrol model)
- Extend engine life
- Reduce unexpected downtime during the cutting season
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