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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>===Toilet Flush Mechanism===<br />
Before a person can repair anything, he or she must understand how that item is supposed to work. The illustration below shows the steps in a toilet flush mechanism:<br />
[[Image:Flush mechanics.png|thumb|600px|1: Handle is pushed downward<br><br />
2: Stopper ball is lifted, opening tank drain<br><br />
3: Water level in tank begins to drop<br><br />
4: Float ball lowers<br><br />
5: Valve opens allowing fresh water in<br><br />
6: Water is sprayed into bowl from the top<br><br />
7: Water enters tank<br><br />
8: Water level continues to drop<br><br />
9: Water exits tank and fills bowl<br><br />
10: Stopper ball reseats<br><br />
11: Water level rises<br><br />
12: Float ball rises<br><br />
13: Valve closes]]<br />
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To repair a toilet flush mechanism, remove the tank lid, flush the toilet and observe. See which of the thirteen steps listed above is not happening, try to determine why it is not happening, and address the problem. In some cases it is easier to replace the flush mechanism rather than repair an existing one. The replacement parts are sold in a single package and comes with instructions geared toward a typical homeowner. Since Pathfinders tackling the Plumbing honor are not "typical," this should present no problems!</div>FuzzyBot