Hi. I'm new to this forum. I have a 1999 Sportsman 500 I just bought. I found a couple gas leaks, and have one question regarding a connector or ???.
I see two devices, one of which is a filter, on one of the gas lines. The other line, comes from the "Res-Off-On" selector switch and runs to the carb. That line has a device in it, looks like white plastic, is about 1 1/4" long and slightly over 1/2" in diameter.(close to 17/32 or 9/16"). The filter, of course is larger. This device has a directional arrow on it, pointing in the direction of the carb.
Is it some type of check valve? It seems to be leaking at one end or the other. I don't know if the tubing is split or the device itself is cracked.
Anyone know what it is? I have to replace the switch, probably 3 pieces of tubing and the filter. I don't know about this other device. When I take it apart, I might be able to tell where it's leaking, too.
Thank you
Larry