To force a toilet to flush when the handle or push-button mechanism fails to activate the tank, remove the tank lid and manually lift the rubber flapper valve upward by hand to allow stored water to rush into the bowl. Alternatively, you can pour a large bucket (about 1 to 2 gallons) of water quickly into the center of the bowl from waist height; the sudden volume and force will trigger the siphon action and force the bowl to flush cleanly. Callout type="warning" title="Hygiene Warning": Wear rubber gloves when reaching into tank water or handling plumbing fixtures. Verification: Observe that the bowl contents empty rapidly and drain away cleanly into the sewer pipe.
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