Repairs transmisson lever not shifting smothlyi

[rods0007]

I own a craftsman 17.5 hp lt1000 after cleaning it changing oil etc. all of a sudden my shifting lever on my gear shift became harder and harder to shift. It is now at the point that i can hardly move it at all. Can someone please give me some advice on what a may try to fix this problem. I did recently make a brake adjustment because they were no longer stopping the mower. Could this have anything to do with it ? I welcome any suggestions. Thank you Rod

 

[mechanic mark]

yes especially if you pressure washed mower, inspect all shift lever parts to transmission, maybe you knocked something loose, if everything looks ok spray lubricating oil on all moving parts.

 

[rods0007]

Thank you for your kind response. I tried but couldnt find anything out of place . could it possably nneed gear oil? even though dont recomend you lube the bearing i did anyway.

 

[mechanic mark]

post model number from under seat.