Empty washing machine still unbalanced

My Maytag top load coin-op washing machine "unbalanced" light is on- even with no clothing within. I have spun the drum and turned the internal timer to "run" a load through. Once that "load" is done and I push the coin-filled coin tray in, I get the "unbalanced" light and no action (unless I intervene again with the timer). Any advice? Thanks!

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PRISCILLA lee Jul 20, 2007

Interestingly enough I had tried rocking the machine a bit last night (before I got this answer) and when I went to try rocking again this AM the machine had somehow self-corrected- delayed response to my rocking last night? I'll never know, but I think your solution is the right one :) Thanks
jsciegienka Mar 16, 2009

I have the same problem. I have the same problem.
Anonymous Mar 21, 2014

Machine was bouncing about and I turned it off, re balanced it then set it off again and it was fine. I have used it again today and it is leaking lots from underneath

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Lift the Back up by the Top back it has self adjusting legs and do the sam in Front ttech

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