1 Position
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In 1 position, hydraulic pressure is applied to the 1st clutch and the 1st-hold clutch. The power flow when accelerating is as follows:
- Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 1st clutch, then the 1st clutch engages the secondary shaft 1st gear with the secondary shaft by the one-way clutch.
- Hydraulic pressure is also applied to the 1st-hold clutch, and the 1st-hold clutch engages the secondary shaft 1st gear with the secondary shaft.
- The mainshaft 3rd gear drives the secondary shaft via the countershaft 3rd gear and the secondary shaft idler gear.
- The secondary shaft 1st gear drives the countershaft 1st gear and the countershaft.
- Power is transmitted to the final drive gear, which in turn drives the final driven gear.
The power flow when decelerating is as follows:
- Hydraulic pressure is applied to the 1st clutch and the 1st-hold clutch. Rolling resistance from the road surface goes through the front wheels to the final drive gear, then to the secondary shaft idler gear.
- The one-way clutch disengages because the application of torque is reversed.
- The counterforce conveyed to the secondary shaft idler gear turns the mainshaft 3rd gear via the countershaft 3rd gear. As a result, engine braking can be obtained with 1st gear.
In D or D3 position, the optimum gear is automatically selected from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears according to conditions such as the balance between the throttle opening (engine loading) and vehicle speed.