This gives you access to the chains and weights.
How to wind a grandfather wall clock.
For clocks with hanging weights raise the weights using the crank.
Hold the clock steady with your nondominant hand and use your other.
How to wind a chain driven grandfather clock.
Rotate the minute hand counterclockwise to avoid playing the melody.
The train end is the one without the weight.
Find the heaviest of the three weights.
Use the crank or key to wind the first weight.
Winding a 8 day howard miller presidential collection truman clock cable driven triple chime.
Grasp the center of the train end of the time chain.
Wall and mantel clocks insert the winding key into the holes located in the dial face.
In order to set the time without playing the melody move the minute hand counterclockwise.
How to wind a pendulum clock.
Most grandfather clocks play a melody and chime on the hour.
Locate the winding points on the clock face.
Depending upon the model of your clock there can be 1 2 or 3 winding keyholes.
Winding the minute hand 1 full rotation counterclockwise will set the clock back by 1 hour.
Turn the key clockwise until the spring becomes tight and will not turn further.
Insert the key or crank into a winding point.
Gently push the shaft of the crank or key into any one of the winding holes.
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It should be a snug fit but do not force it in.
If the dial is covered by a glass door open it to access the face.