1990 Yamaha Big Bear 350 - Carb/Overflow Issues

[steelcity]

Hello , I am having a problem with my 1990 big bear 350 4x4 , when I ride for a while and stop and turn off the quad I get gas coming out the overflow tube and onto the ground and now it happens when I am riding ? Is it the float level or the needle seat ? and once I take this off the quad to repair do I need a new gasket when I install ? Thanks in advance .

[cheriah]

it could be either the float level too high or the needle and seat is bad/worn,,,yes, you should replace the gasket, if it has one, in the seat if you can....do you use the fuel shutoff when not riding it??

Edited April 16, 2012 by cheriah

[steelcity]

thanks cheriah for the info I think I will tear it apart and adjust the float and clean it up and put it back in before I change the needle and /or seat . and yea diffidently I shut gas off when not ridding , that's all I need is to empty 2.5 gallons of gas in the garage .