Delayed or Soft Engagement

DELAYED OR SOFT ENGAGEMENT
1. Transaxle fluid level low or contaminated.
2. External or internal shift linkage damaged or out of adjustment.
3. Low hydraulic line pressure.
4. Oil pump assembly damaged or leaking.
5. Fluid filter and seal assembly damaged or plugged.
6. Faulty main control valve body.
7. Damaged low/reverse clutch assembly.
8. Damaged reverse clutch assembly.
9. Damaged forward clutch assembly.
10. Reverse seal rings damaged or improperly assembled in forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder.