As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) AIRCRAFT PROP LEVER FOUND TO BE STIFF OPERATING ON COLD CLIMATE WHILE FREE MOVING IN THE WARM HANGER. CABLE REMOVED AND FOUND LUBRICATED WITH A HEAVY GREASE WHICH WAS CONGEALING IN COLD WEATHER. SUBMITTER STATES THAT THIS IS A TEFLON LINED CABLE CASE AND REQUIRES NO LUBRICATION.