[Rainman]

So I took off my right side engine cover and out came my kick starter springs, gear, washers, etc. It came out as a unit. I've taken off my cover many times before and this has never happened. I got it back in just fine, but does this shaft just float in the motor? Theres nothing holding it in except the engine cover right?

 

[sakogu]

well the shaft centers itself in middle hole, it kinda wedge's itself in place against the front cover sealing itself with the washers

 

[Rainman]

Sakogu, thanks for the awesome diagram! I've got it back in, but just didn't know if anything held it in. Thanks again.