CONSTRUCTION
The fuel filter consists of a fuel filter element integrated with the fuel filter housing.
A recirculation type fuel heater is used.
| *1 | Priming Pump | *2 | Filter Element |
| *3 | Fuel Sedimenter Level Warning Switch | *4 | Fuel Filter |
| *5 | Fuel Heater | - | - |
OPERATION
A recirculation type fuel heater is used. This heater heats the fuel by recirculating the returned fuel, which is given a high temperature by the fuel pumping of the supply pump, to the fuel filter.
While the engine is cold, the recirculation valve inside the fuel heater opens due to the bimetal action, so the return fuel returns to the fuel filter and the fuel tank.
While the engine is warm, the recirculation valve closes due to the bimetal action, so all the return fuel returns to the fuel tank.
When the water in the sedimenter section reaches a certain amount, the fuel sedimenter level warning switch comes on, and the warning light in the combination meter illuminates.