656 shift lever problem

In the middle of doing some loader work, ours decided that it only wants to go into reverse and first; the shift lever won't move sideways to get onto the other gears. We took the battery cover off, and see where the three arms/rods are & where the two square keys go (one was out). But we just can't make out how things are supposed to work; with a key in either of the holes the shift lever won't move sideways. And I don't see how the center arm works without a key. :) Any help would be appreciated, IH was a little more clever here than we are.

Greg Betzel

That will be just a short term fix as you need a new shaft and the pin that goes through it. If you line pin up at one of the holes, just tap it out with a punch and the shaft will pull right out from gear shift lever end. About a 15 min fix when you have the parts.

As for the pin or key, this one definitely has (had) a square one in it for some reason. Anyway it'll be coming apart for repair.

Thanks again,
Greg Betzel