I have a 97 foreman 400 the thing runs great and everything the only thing is the carb leaks even if i shut the gas off it seems like it comes from the overflow tube from the bowl i believe.... its so bad that if i put a cool whip container under the quad the container is more then half to being filled after about a week. it just doesnt make any sense. i think that the gas shut off could have something to do with it because there is no way a have of cool whip container of gas in the carb bowl?

please advise

 

ahh, yes. another fuel problem...

first, make sure you are actually turning the valve to 'off' and not 'reserve'

second, there's a chance that there could be that much fuel in the system. i dont know for sure how much gas is in the lines and a full carb, so lets not rule that out. if so, you might want to take your carb apart and check the float. if you can sqeeze gas out of the edges with your fingernail by pushing on it, then it's saturated, and sinking, holding your needle and seat valve open.

if that's ok, check the float level, and adjust as required. if it's never been apart, it shouldnt need adjustment, it wont change over time.

then check the needle and seat itself. the seat should be clean with no corrosion. the needle if made of metal should be smooth on the tapered pointy end and should have no ridge worn into it by the seat. if it's worn at all or the seat is corroded, you need a new needle and seat, they usually come as a set. if the needle has a rubber tip, it should be somewhat pliable and rubbery yet. if it's falling apart or cracked or rock hard, replace it.