What is the mechanism inside a toilet tank called?
Ballcock (Fill Valve) – You will only find this in a gravity-fed toilet. It is the tall mechanism you see inside your tank (left-hand side) with a float connected to it by means of a metal rod or plastic arm.
Where is the handle on a Kohler toilet?
The handle is situated on the upper left side of the toilet tank, and a handle attached to it inside of the toilet tank controls the flush valve mechanism. This particular arrangement is in wide use throughout the toilet industry, and will be familiar to any do-it-yourself person. Check the handle and make sure it is not damaged in any way.
What do you call a standard Kohler toilet tank?
Use only KOHLER Genuine Parts to avoid property damage and achieve optimal performance. The phrase “Standard Toilets” applies to floor-mounted toilets with standard flush and fill valves and dual flush models. Refer to In-Wall Toilet Tank Troubleshooting if you have an in-wall toilet tank.
How to adjust the mechanisms inside a toilet tank?
How to Adjust the Mechanisms Inside a Toilet Tank. The fill valve connects to the water supply and allows water into the tank. It keeps running until the float shuts it off. The flapper is part of the flush valve; it keeps the water in the tank until you lift it by flushing, and it reseats after flushing so the tank can refill.
What should I do if my Kohler toilet tank overflows?
Replace the fill valve with a KOHLER fill valve if the float sinks. If lowering the tank water level does not correct the overflow problem, clean or replace the fill valve. If applicable: Adjust the trip arm bracket and flange so they are parallel with the top of the tank.
Use only KOHLER Genuine Parts to avoid property damage and achieve optimal performance. The phrase “Standard Toilets” applies to floor-mounted toilets with standard flush and fill valves and dual flush models. Refer to In-Wall Toilet Tank Troubleshooting if you have an in-wall toilet tank.
Where is the Flapper on a Kohler dual flush toilet?
If you have a Dual Flush toilet, you will see a two-button actuator on top of the toilet rather than a trip lever. Inside the tank you will not see a flapper but a cylinder-shaped flush valve. These toilets do not use a flapper, but a seal. If your toilet is leaking water into the bowl, the seal needs to be replaced, not the flush valve. 5
Replace the fill valve with a KOHLER fill valve if the float sinks. If lowering the tank water level does not correct the overflow problem, clean or replace the fill valve. If applicable: Adjust the trip arm bracket and flange so they are parallel with the top of the tank.
Where do I find the part numbers on my Kohler toilet?
The replacement part numbers for the float/fill valve, flush valve, tank gasket and flush ball/flapper are listed for each toilet. To view all the service parts for your toilet, visit for the expanded service parts pages. Part numbers are imprinted on the underside of the tank lid.
