I have been trying to get my son's atv to run as it has been parked at his uncle's farm for some time. I have replaced several parts and went to fill it with fuel. On the right side of the carburetor there is a tube towards the top. Fuel is coming out of this tube. Am I missing something? Is there supposed to be a hose of some sort connected to this and if so where does it connect to? Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Perhaps this is the overflow hose, and your needle/seat valve is leaking.

 

you should post a pic if you can, then I may be able to help

it has been a while since I have messed with the carb, but I only remember the fuel in hose on the side, and the drain hose on the bottom

there is also a crank breather hose that goes into the filter

does your carb look like this?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78121832@N00/6950092634/http://www.flickr.com/photos/78121832@N00/6950092634/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/78121832@N00/, on Flickr
that is the right side and there arent any hoses.. the fuel feed is on the other side and faces up as seen here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78121832@N00/7096162731/http://www.flickr.com/photos/78121832@N00/7096162731/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/78121832@N00/, on Flickr

 

What kind of carb is that?

 

The only way to fix a carburetor, is to disassemble it! I'm pretty sure you have a stuck float or what LynnEdwards said.