DescriptionFlush mechanics.png	Diagram showing the flush mechanism of a toilet. Each step is numbered to support multilingual adaptation.
Date	3 October 2006
Source	Modified from PD diagram found in U.S. Navy Training manual "NAVEDTRA 14265".
Author	Jim Thomas
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English Description of steps
1: Handle is pushed downward
2: Stopper ball is lifted, opening tank drain
3: Water level in tank begins to drop
4: Float ball lowers
5: Valve opens allowing fresh water in
6: Water is sprayed into bowl from the top
7: Water enters tank
8: Water level continues to drop
9: Water exits tank and fills bowl
10: Stopper ball reseats
11: Water level rises
12: Float ball rises
13: Valve closes