Delayed Engagement From Neutral to Drive or Reverse

1. Low hydraulic pressure.
2. Defective or leaking valve body.
3. Low-reverse servo, band or linkage malfunction.
4. Low fluid level.
5. Incorrect gearshift linkage adjustment.
6. Clogged transaxle oil filter.
7. Faulty oil pump.
8. Worn or damaged input shaft seal rings.
9. Aerated fluid.
10. Low idle speed.
11. Worn or damaged reaction shaft support seal rings.
12. Worn or defective front clutch.
13. Worn or defective rear clutch.
14. Overrunning clutch inner race damaged.
15. Insufficient clutch plate clearance.
16. Faulty cooling system.
17. High hydraulic pressure.
18. Governor malfunction.
19. Low-reverse band worn.