Dorothy S Saint Simons Island , GA February 18, 2017 Appliance: Maytag Top Loading Washer A506 Maytag Washer A506: Washer would fill with water then not advance. How to replace Timer. Figured out that I needed a new timer or timer motor by advancing the dial manually. Decided to replace the whole timer. I hired some one more mechanically-inclined than I to do it, His only problem was figuring out how to remove the dial knob, which was held in by a tiny clip. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes