Kohler Toilet Repair: Cabernet, Rialto, San Raphael & Pillow Talk Replacement Parts
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HOW TO REPAIR THE RIALTO, SAN RAPHAEL, CABERNET, AND PILLOW TALK FLOAT AND FLUSH VALVE.

INTRODUCTION

The following instructions are used to replace the plunger assembly on the flush valve for the San Raphael, Rialto, Cabernet, and Pillow Talk toilets. Refer to Fig. #11.

Screws

Cap Top

Cap

Float Rod

Float Ball

O-ring

Plunger Ass'y

Gasket

Nut

Supply Hardware

Rim DiverterRim Tube

Float

Float Valve Assembly

Fig. #11

1.Loosen the screws and remove the cap top and cap.

2.Replace the O￿ring and plunger assembly.

3.Place the cap and cap top back on valve. Tighten with screws.

REPLACING THE TWIST-LOCK FLUSH VALVE

1.Refer to Fig. #12. Turn valve counterclockwise and re￿ move.

2.To install new valve, apply a bead of silicone to the base of the gasket. Insert into hole inside tank. Press down and turn clockwise until valve is in proper position.

Trip Chain

Flapper Hooks

Flush Ball

Gasket

Twist Lock Flush Valve

Fig. #12

REPLACING THE OLD STYLE FLUSH VALVE (RIALTO AND SAN RAPHAEL ONLY)

1.Refer to Fig. #13. Loosen three screws and turn mounting hooks inward. Remove flush valve.

2.Assemble gasket to new flush valve. Position new flush valve with three screws and mounting hooks into hole in tank. Make sure mounting hooks are turned inward. Turn mounting hooks outward and tighten screws.

NOTE: TOILETS WITH OLD STYLE FLUSH VALVES CAN NOT BE FITTED WITH THE NEW TWIST￿LOCK VALVE.

START￿UP AND OPERATION FOR ROCHELLE & PALARRE TOILETS

The trip lever assembly actuates the rotor and flush ball to begin flush.

The float valve assembly controls the flow of water through the rotor to the rim holes and tank. The adjusting screw

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Contents Introduction Theory of OperationFig. #4 Roughingin and Installation Considerations Kohler LOW Profile Onepiece Toilet FeaturesIntroduction Startup and Operation for Rochelle & Palarre ToiletsReplacing the TWIST-LOCK Flush Valve Before YOU Begin Adjustments Rochelle/Palarre Tank FittingHOW to Service the Rochelle and Palarre Toilets Replacing the Plunger and Seat Assembly on Existing ValveInstallation of NEW Flush Valve Servicing the French Curve Toilet Seat NEW STYLE, K-4653Servicing the French Curve Toilet Seat OLD Style Fig. #18Servicing the Palarre Toilet Seat General Toilet Troubleshooting ALL Models Pillow Talk Seat ReplacementLustra Seat Removal Page Symptoms Probable Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Guide for Rochelle and Palarre

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