Toilets usually work without much maintenance, so a toilet that does not go flush could cause some concern for a homeowner. It is a simple plumbing fixture. The reservoir on the back of the toilet bowl contains water that removes debris. A handle on the front of the tank raises the arm inside the tank. The arm pulls a plunger that holds the water inside the tank. When the plunger is lifted, the water runs in the toilet bowl. If any of these components breaks, the toilet does not discharge.
SANIFLO SANIACCESS 3 UPFLUSH MACERATOR PUMP + ROUND TOILET KIT, WHITE FINISH
Instructions
1 Lift the lid of the toilet tank and set it aside.
2 Inspect the handle and make sure that the handle arm is still attached to the handle. Push the handle down to see the arm of the handle in action. It should be lifted up and down.
3 Place the chain that goes to the fin on the bottom of the tank if it has fallen. Make sure there is enough slack in the fin chain to close, but it is short enough that the fin lifts when the handle is rotated.
4 Check the trap and make sure it is connected to the discharge valve and that it moves freely.