Kenmore won't spin, but hear motor

Washer Repair
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Hello- I just bought a used Kenmore washer, and after lugging it down to the basement, discovered it doesn’t work. It fills, and I can hear what sounds like the motor, but no spin or agitation. I read the response from Gene to someone about a broken motor coupling, and wonder if there’s a good way to test that visually or by hand.
EDIT:
When I say it won’t spin, I don’t just mean the spin cycle- I mean it doesn’t turn on its own at all.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance–

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Hi Nat-
Thanks for the quick response. I just checked, and the "legs" seem fine. I can turn the coupling by hand. I also realized that I was looking in the wrong place for the model number. It’s 110.20412990.
Any other ideas? Thanks again-

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did you check both white pieces?

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if both look ok then replace the coupler, and pump(making sure clips are good & tight.
Replace the front panel, before you put the top back on locate the wires that connect to the lid switch.

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If I gambled at all, I would say the lid switch and probably the pump need replaced about $50 in parts for a ball park figure.

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If you use the jumper on the lid switch it should agitate and spin(complete a cycle), if not you may have other issues. If there is an obstruction of the pump is out it won’t drain… If you can determine if it’s the lid switch a bypass would be cheaper for you. The pump if it doesn’t drain the water out is around $35 part # 3363394.

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The model number you posted does not come up. Verify and repost it.

Gene.

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Check all wheels, slides and bracket assemblies on both sides according to the diagram.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=1243071&&model_id=5151403

Gene.