Trouble changing gears

[apeckham]

I have tried everything that everyone has suggested to no avail. The only thing I haven't tried yet is shutting the machine off to shift to neutral or another gear

 

[duffer]

Thought of one other thing. You may have checked it, but not sure. I found that one time the nut & bolt that connects the vertical linkage to the shift lever (under the seat deck) was loose. Once I tighten that up it became "easier" to shift, but still a pain sometimes.

Try calling your dealer to see if they have any ideas before you haul it in.

 

[CDBUG]

What works for my 2538 is to stop on level ground,.. lift the front tires off the ground a foot or so with the bucket,... bring the engine down to idle, and then manipulate the shift lever.

 

[apeckham]

What works for my 2538 is to stop on level ground,.. lift the front tires off the ground a foot or so with the bucket,... bring the engine down to idle, and then manipulate the shift lever.

I haven't heard of that one before. I'll give it a try and see what happens