Check the reverse switch. When mine went "into storage" 20 years ago it had reverse. This year, when Started working on it, I had the same problem. Turned it out 1/2 turn and slipped right in. How it "moved" in storage is anyones guess...but may be yours.
Also, check the gate plate, is it possible it shifted and is interfering with the shift stick?
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