Table of Contents
4.2.7 Batteries.................................................................................................................................30
4.2.7.1 Charging the batteries............................................................................................. 30
4.2.7.2 Winter storage ........................................................................................................ 31
4.2.7.3 Cleaning the batteries .............................................................................................31
4.2.8 110/230 V system..................................................................................................................31
4.2.9 Fuel system........................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.9.1 Refueling the boat....................................................................................................33
4.2.9.2 Maintaining the fuel system..................................................................................... 34
4.2.10 Fresh water system............................................................................................................. 34
4.2.11 Septic system...................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.11.1 Toilet seat............................................................................................................... 36
4.2.11.2 Septic tank..............................................................................................................37
4.2.12 Bow thruster........................................................................................................................ 37
4.3 Optional equipment..........................................................................................................................38
4.3.1 Heating system......................................................................................................................38
4.3.2 Anchor windlass.................................................................................................................... 38
5 Transportation..........................................................................................................40
5.1 Lifting the boat.................................................................................................................................40
5.2 Transporting and storing the boat................................................................................................... 41
6 Operation................................................................................................................. 43
6.1 Handling devices............................................................................................................................. 43
6.1.1 Steering console....................................................................................................................43
6.1.2 Steering console switch panel.............................................................................................. 45
6.1.3 Windscreen wipers ...............................................................................................................45
6.1.4 Steering system.....................................................................................................................45
6.1.4.1 Checking and topping up oil ................................................................................. 45
6.1.4.2 Steering maintenance ............................................................................................46
6.1.5 Starting the engine................................................................................................................ 46
6.2 Swivel seat - Driver and passenger seats...................................................................................... 46
6.3 Inspecting the boat.......................................................................................................................... 47
6.3.1 Checklist: Regular inspection before leaving harbor.............................................................47
6.3.2 Checklist: After using the boat.............................................................................................. 48
6.3.3 Notes for sunny conditions for Black OPS boats..................................................................48
6.4 Handling the boat............................................................................................................................ 49
6.4.1 Checklist: Boat handling before leaving harbor ................................................................... 49
6.4.2 Leaving the jetty ...................................................................................................................50
6.4.3 Driving the boat..................................................................................................................... 50
6.4.3.1 Dead man's switch ................................................................................................. 51
6.4.3.2 Driving at high speed...............................................................................................51
6.4.3.3 Driving in rough seas...............................................................................................52
6.4.3.4 Maneuvering in narrow channels.............................................................................52
Brabus Shadow 500 2021-2022 Document ID: 500MY22-202205EN
Owner's Manual
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