Neutral - Engine Running

In this range, all the clutches and the band are released, and the transaxle is in Neutral.

With selector lever in Neutral position the manual valve is positioned so line pressure enters two passages. The first is the reverse, neutral, drive, intermediate (RNDI) passage. RNDI oil is directed to seat RNDI and detent check ball and to the throttle valve where it is regulated to a variable pressure called throttle valve (TV) pressure. TV pressure increases with engine fuel demand and is directed to the shift throttle valve. This valve limits shift TV oil pressure from exceeding 90 psi.

Shift TV oil is then directed to the 1-2 and 2-3 throttle valves, TV boost valve, TV plunger and the 1-2 accumulator valve. Shift TV oil acting on the TV boost valve will boost line pressure according to throttle opening. The second is the reverse, neutral, drive (RND) passage and is directed to a land on the 2-3 shift valve.