Kenmore model417.41142000 washer shakes vigorously on spin cycle only with clothes in it without clothes machine runs fine

First you need to open the cabinet and remove the boot from the tub to the pump and clear the filter. Try that then run a cycle and post back the results.

I had the same problem you need to pull out your washer and observe which leg is uneven this should be the source of your shaking and if you use the proper tools you can solve this.

those pins are not important they are there for transportation purposes such as moving from one home to another or country don't worry about them. As far as the shaking and walking use a level and level your machine in both directions.

Does it do this when the drum is empty?If not, then you may be overloading the unit with clothes. Or, the clothes may have entangled into a ball. Untangle and spread out.

Most noises from a washing machine occur during the spin cycle. If you hear loud thumping during the spin, the load of clothes may have become unbalanced. Stop the washer and redistribute the clothes, then re-start it. Repeat these steps if necessary.

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syrny,

Not sure what you did, exactly. First, does the machine shake when spun empty...and then with water only? If so, you have probably failed to tighten something or misaligned something. Go over your work.

No shakes? Rearrange your load. You may have a pair of heavy wet jeans which is throwing the whole thing out of kilter. It only takes about a half pound of sodden clothing to do this.

It's not your exact model but does have some good information about the possible causes.
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The front 2 legs should be screwed in completely, and locked with the check nut. This means the machine is lowest in the front. If you find any shake (try with both your hands) adjust accordingly. Normally the machine adjusts itself if the weight is un-balanced; but it cannot do anything if the legs are uneven.

For Flinsky:
There could be some spring or shock-absorber come loose inside the machine. Plug off the wall, remove panel behind & check. If you could remove the top to check fine.

lalocke If the load is not properly balnced, your washer will shake too much on the spin cycle and it wlll never go on full speed. Gendos...post back