Kohler K38130, K381396 User Manual

1. Poor flush.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONSYMPTOMS

A. Adjust the tank water level to match the waterline.
B. Fully open the water supply shut-off valve.
C. Clear obstructions from the trapway, jet, or bowl rim holes.

PARTIAL SERVICE PARTS

1160316** (LH)
1160317** (RH)

Trip Lever Kit

D. Clear obstructions from the waste line.

2. No flush.

A. Reconnect the chain to the trip lever or flush valve.
B. Adjust the chain assembly to remove excessive slack.

3. The fill valve turns
on/off by itself
without the toilet being
flushed, or it runs
allowing water to
enter the tank.

A. Adjust the chain for proper slack so the seal is not held off the flush valve seat.
B. Clean or replace the seal if it is worn, dirty, or misaligned with the flush valve seat, or
if the flush valve seat is damaged. Replace the flush valve seal or flush valve.
C. Clean the fill valve seat/seat washer of debris, or replace the piston/seat washer
assembly.
D. Remove the tank and tighten the flush valve nut if flush valve gasket is leaking.
Do not overtighten. If leakage continues, replace the gasket.
E. Replace the fill valve if the valve float sinks.

GP1083167

Fill
Valve

1057940

Cap

83143

Seal

Waterline

GP1059291

Seal

F. Adjust the tank water level if it is too high.

4. Tank takes excessive
time to fill.

5. There is excessive noise
when the tank is filling.

A. Fully open the water supply shut-off valve.
B. Clean the valve inlet, valve head, or supply line. Flush the lines.

A. Partially close the water supply shut-off valve if the water pressure to the toilet is too
high. Check the toilet performance following any such adjustment.
B. Remove dirt or obstructions from the valve head. Flush the lines.

IMPORTANT:

If unable to correct the problem, contact the Customer Care Center: 1-800-4KOHLER (USA and Canada) or for service parts information, visit www.kohler.com/serviceparts.

Use only KOHLER Genuine Parts as shown to avoid property damage.

**Finish/color code required.

A1156364-6-

1151540

Flush Valve

83996

Gasket

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