Honda 2163 TDA; 3 speed selector stuck

[Zad16]

Hi All,
New to owning a honda mower. Just purchased it used and the 3 speed selector on the handlebar is stuck. I thought I would ask here if this is common, any suggestions on a fix (I will try lubing the line this evening) and if there is anything I should know before diving into this.
Thanks,
Zad

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I think it is common, because it is stuck on my same mower...but I always use the fastest of the 3 speeds so it doesn't bother me.

 

[robert@honda]

Hi All,
New to owning a honda mower. Just purchased it used and the 3 speed selector on the handlebar is stuck. I thought I would ask here if this is common, any suggestions on a fix (I will try lubing the line this evening) and if there is anything I should know before diving into this.
Thanks,
Zad

I'd inspect the cable where it attaches to the selector, as well as confirming it actually moving the change arm on the transmission.

 

[SpoolinV70]

I hate to bump such an old thread, but does anybody have any pictures of how this speed selector cable is properly routed?
I changed it on my HRR2163TDA and I can't get it to change the selector. When I pull the cable a little bit while moving the selector, it'll move it two positions, but that's it. The selector has been cleaned and lubed as well, so I know the problem lies within yhe cable routing/attachment point.