Bell 206L pilot flying reported limited cyclic control movement while maneuvering and diverted to a nearby airport. Upon inspection; Maintenance found a manifest container wedged between the cyclic knuckle and foot floor plate.

Narrative

I was dispatched to Location A at XA02. Arrived at XA13. After completing an orbital survey of Location A; I established a hover at 800 ft. Within about 10 seconds I felt cyclic control movement was limited and more stiffness in the forward position; at which point I cleared Location A and was able to get my forward airspeed up to 60 to 80 KIAS. Once established in forward flight; I then pulled Hydraulic Circuit Breaker out. The hydraulic stiffness was not restored. I then pushed the Hydraulic Circuit Breaker back in. I verified the hydraulic system switch was on. I then switched the hydraulic switch off for the remainder of the flight.I was 4 NM southeast of ZZZ Airport and went direct. Contacted ZZZ Tower and advised of hydraulic issues and received a direct to Runway XX. While making my descent; I noticed Aircraft Y at the hold-short for Runway XX and didn't want any confusion if the pilot received his instructions; so I side-stepped over to parallel taxiway where no aircraft was in the vicinity and conducted a run-on landing at 9 to 10 KIAS. Aircraft came to complete stop without incident.After further investigation from our backup Mechanic; the manifest container [was found] wedged in between the cyclic knuckle and the foot floor plate of the co-pilot side. No injuries; no aircraft damage.