The Honda 23440-VB3-800 Shift Shaft is a genuine OEM replacement built for HR195, HR215, HR216, HRA215, HRA216, HRC215, and HRC216 lawn mowers. As a direct Honda OEM component, this shift shaft is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original part it replaces, ensuring proper engagement and smooth operation of the drive system. Confirm your mower's serial number against the fitment table before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this shift shaft meets the same dimensional and material standards as the part that came out of the factory.
- Drive Engagement Integrity — a worn or damaged shift shaft causes imprecise or lost drive selection; replacing it with this OEM component restores crisp, positive shifting between drive modes.
- Broad HR-Series Fitment — fits HR195, HR215, HR216, HRA215, HRA216, HRC215, and HRC216 Honda lawn mowers, covering both residential and commercial models in the HR lineup.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates parts at production serial breaks; always cross-reference your mower's serial number with the fitment table to confirm this is the correct shaft for your unit.
The shift shaft is a mechanical linkage component within the lawn mower's drive system that transmits the operator's drive-selection input to the transmission or drive engagement mechanism. When the operator moves the drive lever or speed selector, the shift shaft translates that motion into engagement or disengagement of drive power to the wheels. A shaft that is bent, worn, or broken results in sluggish, incomplete, or absent drive engagement — making the mower difficult or impossible to propel under power. Replacing a failed shift shaft with a correctly specified OEM part restores the mechanical connection and full drive control.
Part Details
| Part Number | 23440-VB3-800 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shift Shaft |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HR195, HR215 | 1000001-6017816 |
| Lawn Mower | HRA215 | 1000001-6042384 |
| Lawn Mower | HR216, HRA216, HRC215, HRC216 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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