Can you adjust or oil recliner foot rest closure mechanism?

Is it possible to adjust or oil recliner foot rest closure mechanism to make it easier to close? DeCoro recliner (wall type space saver type) has a pull type release to extend the foot rest, but is supposed to close back up by pushing against the foot rest and sitting forward on the chair. It is very hard to make the foot rest close and I am not able to close it while seated. Is it possible to make this easier to fold back up?