How do I Troubleshoot a John Deere Sound Clock?

Open the back of a John Deere Sound Clock with a small pair of pliers. Examine the spring in the clock to see if it is rusty or malfunctioning. Replace the spring with a new spring if this is the case.

Apply clock oil to the spring in sections at the pivot points. Apply a small amount of oil, being careful not to overoil the clock. Place a small amount of oil on the gear wheels of the clock. Oil your clock once every 3 years. Close the back of the clock after oiling.

Check the front mechanisms of the clock. Ensure the pendulum on the clock -- if there is one -- is hanging correctly. Make sure the shiny side of the pendulum is facing front. Remove the pendulum from the pendulum hook, and check the weights if your model has them.

Examine the weights to ensure they're in the proper place and are not twisted. Check the bottom of the weights. Weights will be marked left, right and centered. Place the weights in their proper place if twisted. Hang the pendulum back up after adjusting the weights. Regulate the speed of the clock by adjusting the pendulum nut.

Set the sound in your clock by adjusting the chime. Move the small hand counterclockwise every half hour until the clock makes a striking or chiming noise. Set the minute hand on the hour you want the clock to chime. Move the large hand counterclockwise around one time, resting it on the 12. Do not overwind.

Ensure that the clock hands are not rusty, stuck or sticking to the clock face dial. Pull the clock hands away from the clock face gently, being careful not to break the hands as you pull on them. Place a small amount of oil in the center of the clock hands where the small hand and large hand join.

Untwist the nut holding the hands together to remove the small hand. Place a small dab of oil in the hub. Replace the small hand after applying oil, and twist the nut back into place.