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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

GOOD TUNE-UPS AND PROPER MAINTENANCE ARE THE KEY TO EFFICIENT MOWING
Poor Maintenance Just Doesn't Cut It

Alexandria, VA, March 2001 -- As lawns once again green up, it's time for consumers to tune-up their outdoor power equipment. So to be sure all lawnmowers and related equipment give top performances and run as clean as possible, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has a few suggestions for smart owners:

• Refer to your operator's manual for proper tune-up instructions for your specific equipment,
• Change the spark plug if necessary,
• Clean or replace the air filter,
• Check safety devices to ensure that they are attached and working,
• Change the engine oil,
• Fill the gas tank carefully to avoid spilling,
• If you are not comfortable doing your own tune-ups, contact your nearest outdoor power equipment servicing dealer.

And for tune-up information specific to different types of equipment, there's a seasonal maintenance calendar posted on Cyberlawn, OPEI's home page on the Internet. Just go to your computer and dial up http://opei.mow.org. Remember: Be good to your outdoor power equipment and it will be good to you.

OPEI is a trade association whose membership is primarily composed of U.S. manufacturers of powered lawn and garden maintenance products, components and attachment supplies, as well as industry-related services. OPEI's domestic members manufacture in excess of 95% of the U.S. consumer retail market for gas and electric powered lawn and garden maintenance products.

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