Kohler Kitchen Faucets. Forte 1-Handle Side Sprayer Kitchen Faucet in Logo
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Kohler sprayer with forte single handle, will not spray well. When sprayer is on the flow to faucet cuts off but there is only a small amount of water coming out the sprayer.

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Check to be sure the hose isn't kinked somewhere below the faucet. If there aren't any kinks there is likely debris stuck behind the nozle screen, remove it and clean it- or your handle mechanism is broken. Replacement handles and hoses are fairly inexpensive if you need one they're easy to find at most big hardware stores or on Amazon

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Steve Archer

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  • Posted on Jan 05, 2009

SOURCE: Kohler Forte Single Handle Faucet Leaks

you will have to replace the ball assembly with a repair kit
1 turn the water off under the sink (hot and cold)

remove the handle ( you may need an allen head wrench to remove a hex screw or you may have to take a channel lock pliar and unscrew achrome
nut over the ball mechanism

after the handle comes off there is usually some type of lock nut that you must remove to remove the ball mechanism

remove the ball (usually chrome or brass(ther are usually little springs and rubber washers under ball

take ball and washer to ACe or lowes and match the pieces (usually sold as a kit

follow directions and installl

turn water on and pat yo!ur self on the back !

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Albert Getty

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  • Posted on Feb 26, 2009

SOURCE: kohler single lever kitchen faucet,no hot water

no its somthing in water filter rust or dirt in line.take apart and drain line. thank you for useing fixya please rate me

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 11, 2009

SOURCE: Kohler side sprayer. When in use both it and main

sounds like sticky diverter should replace it

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