Honda HRR216VXA carb butterfly won't close with throttle in choke position

Mower won't cold start because choke butterfly won't move and close when I move the throttle lever down to the choke label. If I remove the air cleaner and use a rag to cover the hole over the carb, choking it, it will start first pull. I recently removed & cleaned the carb. I think the 3 cables on top of carb are connected correctly. Any thoughts and/or pictures?

Honda HRR216VXA carb butterfly won't close with throttle in choke position