Oceanis 351- Fuel handle next to main switch

Jan 6, 2014
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Oceanis 351 Helsinki
We have Oceanis 351 of ´94. There is a handle with picture of fuel tank next to battery switches. You can pull it. What´s the purpose of it?
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
Emergency fuel shut off.
This. You should pull it if you ever suspect a potential problem/fire in the engine compartment. It also serves as a way to stop the diesel if the solenoid on the electronic kill fails. It just takes a minute or so.