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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 01:35 PM
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Default 2001 Polaris 500 HO - dripping gas

There is a drain hose that looks like it comes from the carberator that gas drips out of when my engine warms up. Any ideas?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 06:13 PM
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There is a drain hose that looks like it comes from the carberator that gas drips out of when my engine warms up. Any ideas?
Common problem on these carbs to dribble even if the float level is set right. Best to run a longer length of hose to go past the bash plate so no gas can get on the engine. If you've never been in the carb ,might help to install a new carb kit and adjust the float level. May help a little on the dribbling. Shindy Carb Repair Kit for Polaris Scrambler 500 2 4x4 98 02 Sportsman 500 4x4 | eBay Float level has to be set right on this carb.Here's a good article on the BST40 carb how to set the float level correctly.Carb is on a Ktm,but similar in design as yours. The BST-40 Bible | Adventure Rider
 
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 07:48 AM
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Thanks for the help. Had the ATV in the garage - brand new truck outside - hail storm. $3500 in damages - can't win for loosing.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 08:59 AM
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Thanks for the help. Had the ATV in the garage - brand new truck outside - hail storm. $3500 in damages - can't win for loosing.
North East of you.. Same for my roof and new gutters less than 6 months old. Beat all to pieces.
 
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