My oil tank is overflowing and I think the oil smell's like gas. I think that the floats are stuck, can I clean the carbs with carb cleaner from an auto parts store? or should I just use clean gas? I checked the overflow tubes to see if gas was coming out but I did'nt see any.

Thank you,

 

It could be many things, float stuck, a bad float needle, or even worn rings. Do not ride the bike with oil in the gas, the oil turns into liquid and loses its viscosity. Always shut off your petcock when not riding. Even if all the stuff checks out good.. if the quad sits for long enough with the petcock on gas will find its way into the oil.

 

Ditto

 

My buddy's Grizz did the same thing but it took him 2 years to bring it to anyones attention. The oil got so runny that it started oozing out his seals and filled his side cover. The oily ooze was coating the drive belt but it would still go, but slip on acceleration. So you know the oil wasn't doing much on the really critical parts. Turned out to be a bad seat for the float needle.

Do not ride it until it is fixed. The floats may seem ok but it doesnt take much to create a leak.