Yanmar motor control stiff

Jun 6, 2020
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Hunter 326 Hasting, Westernport Bay
Hi again,
My Whitlock (Lewmar?) motor control lever on my H326 is pretty stiff and it's quite hard to find neutral! The friction screw is backed right off,
The control is in a pod on top of a stainless pole and right next to the binnacle. I can't figure out how to open the pod up to inspect/lubricate the mechanism inside to hopefully fix my problem. There are 4 recessed screws at the back of the pod I can just see but can't easily access them as the binnacle is in the way! Are these the access screws (once the control lever is removed)?
I also would like to get a new rubber button for the gearbox disengage pin to replace the bit of electrical tape currently used - any sources?
Thanks,
Stuart