not cycling

gets to drain and spin cycle and humms. If I mess with timer can get it to kick into cycle but sometimes it will stop cycling again.is this the timer?

If playing with the timer can get it to kick into cycle then most likely the timer is the culprit.

Here are the break down diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=20560324&&model_id=230157

Gene.
P.S. Also check the timer wire harness.