Shifting issue

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The Axis 500 will not shift into low or reverse.  I have high when it should be in low and all the other places it is reverse.  The gears in the shift cover are fine and I shifted it when the cover was off and yet no change (so it can't be the shifting mechanism gears).  I t has been difficult to get it into low for awhile.  But now it is either high or reverse, no neutral either.

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I suggest checking the linkage cable. It may be worn or damaged.

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With the shifter open it does not shift, it has to be something internally.  I was just hoping someone has seen this before.  

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I'm not understanding, if you took the cover off and the gears are fine then it sounds to me that the linkage is out of alignment. You could try disconnecting the linkage and manually move it or try shifting into gears with both the engine running and off. 

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I took the cover off and the linkage and everything looked fine.  I then shifted it by putting plyers on the shifter shaft and did not get low or neutral.  I concluded that the shifter and linkage was not the issue, but something internally.  

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Thanks for the clarity, yes I agree seems to be internal.