How can I fix my washing machine, Hitachi, SF-65PX?

Same problem. I think the problem is the spin cycle should start at a slow speed. It seems the motor is connecting at full speed without a speed up period. I can put the spin cycle on "gentle" and it seems to spin but of course clothes arent as dry. Somethings out of whack in the clutch mechansism

Andrew
October 2012

We have same model, same problem exactly. I believe it is because the 4 dampers around the springs which suspend the bowl are worn out. This means that the bowl very easily trips the out of balance mechanism which then starts the process of adding water, then a brief agitate to reposition clothes, then re-start spin. We also have a chopped out bush in our agitator so I may have to scap an otherwise perfectly good machine if I can't find an agitator.

Nev J.
April 2008