Suzuki Outboard 6 hp DF6A Model

[bcguy]

The gear shifter on this outboard has become very hard to shift and I do not want to force the shifter. The engine is about 4 years old. Any suggestions or link to getting this solved? I have just greased all of the grease nipples and still no change in the shifter. Thanks

[Sailmonkey]

If it’s like any other outboard, the grease zerks have nothing to do with the shift linkage.

I’d suggest pulling the cover off and look for a binding linkage, probably where the neutral safety is for the pull starter.