Elgin Pelican P, Operator'S Manual, Page: 73 / 112

3. Allow the water and any contaminated fuel to
drain into a pan.
NOTICE
The presence of a large amount of water in the filter
may indicate that water should be drained from the
fuel tank. If so, the cause of the water build-up
should be found.
4. Install and tighten the drain plug. Drain must
always be closed before starting the engine.
5. Bleed air from the fuel system by following the
instructions in the operator manual supplied
by the engine manufacturer.
6. Start the engine, then make sure that no fuel is
leaking from the filter.
CHANGING FUEL FILTER
To change the fuel filter (Figure SP-4), use the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the filter cartridge to remove it from the
filter head.
NOTICE
The presence of a large amount of water in the filter
may indicate that water should be drained from the
fuel tank. If so, the cause of the water build-up
should be found.
2. Inspect the filter for water build-up, then dis-
card it.
3. Clean the filter sealing surface.
4. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the surface of
the filter gasket.
5. Install a new filter cartridge in the filter head.
6. Bleed air from the fuel system by following the
instructions in the operator manual supplied by
the engine manufacturer.
SP-7
SER
VICE
PROCEDURES