Yamaha 6hp difficult shifting

Dec 29, 2015
80
Beneteau 473 Mukilteo WA
I have a Yamaha 6hp long shaft that is very difficult to shift gears. Both forward to neutral and neutral to reverse. I have changed the oil in the gear case and everything looked good. (Clean oil, no water or metal). Any ideas on how I can free up the shifter?
 
Nov 6, 2006
9,892
Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
Check out and lube the linkage guides for the shift rod.. and the shift lever itself..