Our speed queen top loader is not spinning. We are looking for the filter but cannot find it.

it probably yes

There is sometimes a pause between wash and spin. This allows a little time to pump the water out before starting to spin. Do you hear the pump running between wash and spin?

Most likely it's out of balance.look in to that .even out your loads

Washing machines kick off when they're out of balance, like if something is too heavy and waterlogged on one side. Redistribute the laundry and it will be fine.

The machine is probably not leveled properly. To level the machine, partly fill it with water. Make sure that the drum is standing in the middle of the machine and then adjust the machine until the water is at the same level all around at the nearest set of holes to the water. Check that the drum is still in the center of the outer drum. Make sure that the adjusting feet are all firmly on the floor and that you cannot rock the machine at all by hand. A top loader must be 100% level or it will shake.

make sure unit is level possibly lower front legs down so front sits higher,,, and also when u put or load in push the tub back so when the water enters it all enters into the tub sometimes the water will splash on the tube and cause a problem u are discribing hope this help

Usually there is no filter to clean on the top loaders. It should be a self cleaning filter attached to the bottom of your spin basket, (what the clothes actually go into).

check hoses and pump area.

Check the belt and idler pully
The pully shoud turn freely

2 possible causes 1 cleanout filter and check water is pumping out properly before spinning

2 check the suspension legs at the base of the tub for wear or damage.