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    Livewell help

    I have a 22 Z518,Can someone please explain to me how to properly use the live wells? I really thought I wasn’t this dumb and thought I knew how to use.

    2 valves

    “empty” “Recirc” “ Auto”
    ”Recirc” “Pumpout”

    So I leave the one in Recirculating and the other in Auto most of the time

    But I’m noticing I’m losing water on runs, I thought you were supposed to put both in recirculating for long runs but either way I do that I can drain the wells on runs. I’m always worried about the fish running out of water before I get to my next stop

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    You need to have a dealer check your livewell valves. Possibly a valve is misaligned, damaged, or the valve seat has accumulated dirt/debris that is preventing full closure. It happens.

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    #3
    When you are taking off to run, take it off Auto and set to recirc....



    Quote Originally Posted by Duckhawk View Post
    I have a 22 Z518,Can someone please explain to me how to properly use the live wells? I really thought I wasn’t this dumb and thought I knew how to use.

    2 valves

    “empty” “Recirc” “ Auto”
    ”Recirc” “Pumpout”

    So I leave the one in Recirculating and the other in Auto most of the time

    But I’m noticing I’m losing water on runs, I thought you were supposed to put both in recirculating for long runs but either way I do that I can drain the wells on runs. I’m always worried about the fish running out of water before I get to my next stop
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    Dwight B
    Semper Fi
    2023 Ranger Z520R, Merc 250HP Pro XS,
    Lowrance HDS LIVE 12 Console and Bow Active Target, Dual 8ft Blade Series Power Poles,
    TH-Marine Atlas Jack Plate's 10" Setback