What does the transmission neutralizer do?

• A. Engage the parking brake
• B. Lock the steering column
• C. Put the transmission in neutral
• D. Shift into reverse

Answer: (C)

The transmission neutralizer is the control that places the transmission in neutral, disconnecting the engine from the drive wheels. This lets the loader roll or be moved without engine torque driving the wheels, and it’s useful for starting the engine with no load or for towing/managing the machine safely. It isn’t about engaging the parking brake, locking the steering column, or shifting into reverse—the neutral position simply isolates the drivetrain from power.