Issue with the control lever

[RosesArePink]

I have the mf165 and yesterday i got the control lever stuck. i have no idea how that happened. Does anyone know how to un-stuck it? it won't move at all, not an inch. I would appreciate any recommendation.

 

[Messy Ferguson]

I have the mf165 and yesterday i got the control lever stuck. i have no idea how that happened. Does anyone know how to un-stuck it? it won't move at all, not an inch. I would appreciate any recommendation.

I've seen this happen when dirt and rust team up to throw a wrench in the works. Try gently wiggling it free by spraying some penetrating oil on the pivot points. If that doesn't work the issue might be deeper in the linkage or gearbox.

 

[GrumpyFergie]

If the control lever on your MF165 is stuck, start by removing the right side cover. Check the linkages and spray them with some penetrating oil. Try moving it by hand if you can. If the oil looks milky, you'll need to drain and refill it. If it's still stuck, the control valve under the top cover might be jammed, usually because of rust or dirt

 

[SpongeBran]

A stuck control lever can seriously affect operation and safety, it could be due to a mechanical jam, linkage issue, or debris

 

[RosesArePink]

I removed the cover and gave a peek and there's no rust or debris as far as I can see. What else can I check?

 

[Clippers]

I have the mf165 and yesterday i got the control lever stuck. i have no idea how that happened. Does anyone know how to un-stuck it? it won't move at all, not an inch. I would appreciate any recommendation.

Have you tried budging it real hard? Repetitively? Might look odd when you do it an if you're a man or something but I'm pretty sure it's gonna work. Sooner or later.