I just checked the spare washing machine motor that I have from a
Maytag-related washing machine. It is an Emerson unit, and a
two-speed. I have the wiring info. If you e-mail me with your e-mail
address I will send you a jpeg file of a scan of the wiring diagram.

I would hook the motor up in the most likely manner after you get the
wiring drawing, and then clip lead it to the 120V power line through a
regular electric iron like your wife used to use to press creases into
clothing, The iron will have very low resistance for the first few
seconds and the motor will get almost full power, and if it is under no
load will start easily enough. If you are wrong, the iron will heat up
and the motor will not burn out for a short connection time. If you let
the iron cool off for a couple of minutes while you try a different
connection, you can repeat it until you guess right.

Also, if you have an appliance repair center available, you might be
able to take the motor with you and get there early before the guys go
out on their daily rounds, and see if any of them can help you. Most
guys are ok with this as long as they know you are just wanting to
reuse the motor, and not to use it for repairs that would hurt heir
livelihood.

I have kept my 50 year-old furnace blower going with two old washing
machine motors. Each of the washing machine motors has lasted much
longer than the original motor that came with the furnace. I have the
extra motor now in case the second relacement dies. It has been going
strong for 20+ years, I may be blowing on borrowed time, but won't
change it out until I hear strange noises.
H. R. (Bob) Hofmann