G288 Manual Transaxle: Operation: Neutral
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Engine power is transmitted to the input shaft via the clutch assembly and the input shaft turns. Since no synchronizers are engaged on either the input or output shafts, power is not transmitted to the output shaft and the differential does not turn. See Fig 1.