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Fuel Filter: Description and Operation
Fuel Filter With Integrated Fuel Pressure Regulator, Function

Fuel Filter With Integrated Fuel Pressure Regulator, Function

55/1 

Fuel filter with integrated fuel pressure regulator

55/3 

Valve

55/5 

Membrane

55/6 

Push spring

55/9 

Filter insert

55/40 

Diaphragm pressure regulator

Feed from fuel pump

Vent line

Return flow to fuel tank

Fuel to engine

The fuel filter consists of a sheet metal casing with an integrated filter element (55/9). The fuel flows through this from the outside to the inside. As a
result any impurities are trapped. 

The diaphragm pressure regulator (55/40) controls the fuel pressure of approx. 3.8 bar (operating pessure) via the fuel return flow quantity to the fuel
tank.   

If the set fuel pressure is exceeded, the diaphragm (55/5) is pushed against the push spring (55/6) and the valve (55/3) attached to the diaphragm opens
the passage for the fuel return to the fuel tank (B). 

If the set pressure is below the limit, the valve is closed again by means of the push spring. 

Fuel pressure as a function of the fuel pump delivery 

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