Gator exhaust burns hose, won't start

[naturetrekker]

After a half hour ride tonight we had smoke. Under the bed a hose was laying on the exhaust. We propped up the hose and allowed everything to cool. The hose had burned through, wouldn't start. Taped up the hose, still won't start. When trying to start the starter keeps engaging, after letting off the key. Any help would be greatly appreciated.