Is this hole supposed to be there?

[carpanthers555]

First and second pics are of the hole in the hose. The hose is located right next to the On hose and reserve hose. The third pic is what the hose leads to. Do I need to fix this? Where can I buy a replacement? Is this what is making my reserve not work? Thank you for all your help.
PS I'm a noob so take it easy. Sorry pics on next post.

 

[carpanthers555]

Here are the pics

 

[Endo]

Nope the hole is not suppose to be there. It just broke where it bends. Just cut it and put it back on.

 

[TwzteD]

Well the cheapest and easiest way would be to cut the end of that off if theres enough slack and re zip tie it back on make sure the hose is in decent cond else wear.

 

[DAG]

if its a fuel filter, plug the hole
or
is that the tank's one way?

I never understood why have a long hose their? Not only does it get in the way, it cost more, weighs more, and get's in the way. Also it works 100% as good with a 1/2 hose or a 10 foot long hose

 

[carpanthers555]

Pretty sure it is a fuel filter hose, and the ski runs fine with the hole. Do I need to fix it immediately?

 

[DAG]

pull on the light green hose ans see where the other end is, i got money its a breather line.
The other end should be freely come out

 

[carpanthers555]

I think I get what you are saying, the third pic shows where the line ends up, maybe that is a breather hose?

 

[DAG]

ok, keep going find the very end.
I can not remember that that white thing is. it's their to collect water, but i that doesent help me with air/fuel line confusion

 

[kurtwolff]

The white thing is a check valve that lets ambient air into the tank as you use fuel. The hole in the hose does not really matter, but you should take it off and cut the hose and then re zip tie it onto the nipple. The hose runs to a water separator and then runs up the pole - many people just run a coil of hose zip-tied together and then it runs to the white check valve - it will work no matter what but you want to keep water out. Easiest way is just to cut it flush and re zip tie it on.

 

[carpanthers555]

Ok thanks, I will cut it and retie.

 

[showmepro1200]

Not a fuel filter - if so you would have blown sky high by now or you would be typing from in the hospital

It's the air check valve to the fuel tank however.