How can I take the top cover off of my toto cross handled faucet? I need to tighten the screw underneath

Moen kitchen faucet handles in this series are held onto the cartridge stem with a set screw. First turn off the water supply to the faucet. You need to move the handle until you can see the small plug button that covers the set screw. This is ~3/4" from the edge of the handle. Remove the plug with a small screwdriver or other levering tool and adjust the handle if needed to get it on the cartridge stem. Then find the appropriate Allen wrench to tighten the screw. (It may be a 3/32" but this isn't always true.) To test if you have it tight, turn on the water and see if the water is easy to turn on and off. Turn off the water and replace the plug button. Then turn the water one last time.

To see a parts diagram for a couple of models of Ascent faucets, see https://www.moen.com/support/Ascent/Ascent_Chrome_onehandle_high_arc_pulldown_kitchen_faucet/S71708 or https://www.moen.com/support/Ascent/Ascent_Classic_stainless_onehandle_high_arc_pullout_kitchen_faucet/S71709CSL .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(Do not over-tighten the set screw. This could damage the cartridge or handle.)

many two handle faucets have either a cover button on top or on the side, top button types generally can be tightened with a screw driver while the side button style typically requires an allen wrench (hex key)

pop the cover off the top of the spout tighten the screw underneath and replace the cap.

http://www.faucetdirect.com/mediabase/specifications/476install_051710.pdf

Here is where to find the manual for your faucet. The only tools you should need are a pair of slip-joint pliars for the main ring and the hex key tool that came with the replacement parts. Remove the handle by loosening the hex screw on the underside. Make sure to turn off the water before you go any further and you will need to turn off both hot and cold.

Remove the dome-shaped cover either by hand or with some pliars.

Pull out the ball with the stem in it and underneath there will be two rubber washers with two springs underneath. Remove the washers and springs and put the new ones in. Put in the new stem (ball with stem) taking care to line up the slot in the side with the nub inside the base. Replace the round washer on top with the triangle hole in it and put the dome shaped cover back on.

Before turning the water on, use the back side of the hex-key tool to tighten the nylon ring that screws down into the dome shaped cover. Put the handle back on and try the faucet, if it moves too hard, loosen the nylon screw a bit, if too loose then tighten it. Once it "feels right" you can reattach the handle and turn the water back on.

I suggest turning on the water slowly and look for leaks. Not as difficult as it sounds.

if its leaking under the handle, all you need to do is remove the blue and red cap on the handle under you will find a 1/8 allen screw, loosen screw and remove handle and tighten the brass nut a little which will seat the packing underneath.

to tighten handle, you hold lever(top of handle) while unscrewing round piece below, entire assembly should come off.look down and should be screw down there, tighten it up. flow problem could be the areator, unscrew and clean if need'd. check supply tube's,shut off valve's, (if you have them)make sure they are wide open.

I have the same problem on my shower. There is a cover plate on the hot/cold handle that will reveal a screw. Unscrew the cover plate by hand, then the screw using a philips head. Once you have the hot/cold handle off, you will need to unscrew the cylindrical cone shaped canopy and ultimately the cover plate (which says Toto / Hot / Cold / Tub / Shower on it). You can also find the owner's manual at

http://admin.totousa.com/Product%20Downloads/0GU4094,%20SHOWER%20AND%20BATH%20TRIMS,%20WEB,%20IM%20OM,%20V.03.pdf

Take it off (the handle) and tighten the bolt underneath it that adjusts the pressure. My husband is a plumber and he said it's a simple fix. Hope this helps. To get the handle off- take the cover off and there's a screw underneath it- take it off and then tighten bolt

Double handle controls, correct? Stamped metal? Thin and can be fragile, but will take some abuse. Okay, take a putty knife, or thin blade flat screwdriver, and place it in the groove that should be about 1/8" inch from the faucet handle top, hold that at about 25 degree angle, and strike the handle of the putty knife or screwdriver lightly. I don't mean a touch like tap, but don't take a mighty swing at it either, Just a little tap, or two, and any corrosion, rust, ect. should let go and the cover should raise a bit. In the alternative, if you can't get them to move or pop off, you can drill through the top of the handle with a 1/2" bit, and reach the phillips screws that hold the handle on that way. replacement knobs are available at Lowes, Home Depot, 84 Lumber, ect. But if the covers are stuck that tightly, then the handles probably are too, I've actually had to use vise grips and destroy the handles to get them off, and then replace them. Just be a bit patient, and they should remove. And if you have to drill them, only drill through the cover plate. About 1/4" should do. Put a peice of masking tape on the drill bit about 1/4" from the end and drill slowly and stop when it goes through. Otherwise you may mess up the phillps head screw that lays underneath. The replacement handles are pretty inexpensive, and if yours are pitted, scarred, rusted, or lost their luster, these will brighten the faucet area nicely. Plan on spending around 6 to 8 dollars for replacement handles. Still, thats cheaper than a faucet replacement.

Well, this is generic for fixing a Price Pfister ceramic disc valve labatory faucet. On the top of the handle, there is usually a screw cover. Pry it off. Then insert a phillips screwdriver or allen wrench, depending on model and remove. Then remove the handle. At this time, make sure the water is shut off to the faucet. You'll need a socket or wrench to remove the cartridge. On many, the size is 3/4. Loosen all the way, then pull out the cartridge and replace. They are usually between 10-30$/cartridge. Insert new cartridge, tighten (but dont overtighten or you will kill the gasket), then replace the handle and turn on water. Check for leaks.