Sears lawn tractor stuck in gear??

[spanky324]

Model#247-288841 tractor and the wife somehow got it stuck in forward!!Tractor has less the 50 hours on it if that helps!Please help as I don't want to get ripped off by sears again!
Thanx

 

[mechanic mark]

Manual Craftsman Tractor 247288841 | SearsPartsDirect Your owners manual & parts list. Check linkage assembly for binding at all points, possibly jammed.
Results your engine manual

https://www.briggsandstratton.com/u...manuals/repair-manual-for-single-cylinder-ohv engine repair manual

Let us know how it goes, thanks.