RG1
Platinum Member
I use JD Super Lube, and just spray it at the junction where any of the linkages pass through and into the tranny. Trust me, it gets in there pretty quickly and loosens things up.
It is possible that your shifter is in an "in between" position like you mentioned. With the tractor lifted up in the rear (and you really only need to have one tire mounted to do this), you can usually rotate the tire a small amount, and thus the tranny enough to make it easy to shift the lever.
It is possible that your shifter is in an "in between" position like you mentioned. With the tractor lifted up in the rear (and you really only need to have one tire mounted to do this), you can usually rotate the tire a small amount, and thus the tranny enough to make it easy to shift the lever.