1st GEAR IN MANUAL MODE

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Front brake operates to fix the front sun gear.
Forward brake operates to fix the mid sun gear.
High&low reverse clutch operates to engage rear sun gear and mid sun gear.
Forward brake operates to fix the mid sun gear.
During deceleration, high&low reverse clutch restrains normal rotation of rear sun gear and engine brake works.

Fig 1: Power Flow Diagram (1st Gear In Manual Mode)

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