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The handle needs to return to the up position with out binding (sticking) otherwise the chain between handle and flapper may be taught and when closed causing the flapper to leak. If handle is binding, loosen large plastic nut, on inside of tank that holds handle to tank, by 1/8 turns until it returns to up position freely.
If handle not sticking, check that chain is not taught when flapper is closed and handle up. Even the slightest tension on the flapper may cause leaking. Adjust chain length so it is just loose. Make the chain too long and it may get caught in the flapper. It's adjust by trial and error until right.
1- Hanldle may have a cap that will come off to access screw to loosen or allen screw on the handle to remove it.
First thing you can check remove handle and make sure the nut that holds stem down is not loose. You can tighten it and try this first just replace handle turn on and check for leaks.
If not please go to step 2 in removal of stem
2- Cut water off and remove handle to gain access to stem. Next remove stem by untighting nut at the base. Remove stem and replace o rings on stem about middle of it. That will stop water from leaking at the base.
The handle needs replacing, usually these only last 1-2 years, rubber o-ring breaks down in the handle, it can be replaced but a good chance it will still leak. You won't have good pressure until the leak is fixed. I would say the pump is doing it's job. I just replaced a handle on my electric washer, which was doing the same thing yours is.
if it leaking around the base of the spout...it would be spout o-rings....if it is dripping from the aerator then it is the seat and springs in the handle.
replacing just the handle cannot fix the leak and common sense should tell you that.... try turning off the water to the diverter (thru access panel on opposit wall or main water valve for the home) and then replacing the stem or cartridge inside the diverter -- this is what controls water temp, pressure, and is responsible for any leaks you may have...
I soaked the connection between the handle and the valve body in a penetrating oil for several hours and eventually used more force than I hoped to use to remove the handle. Once the handle and end cap (part 09 209) were removed, I could see that the valve assembly (part 46 048) was loose which caused water to leak from the seals (part 46 209) between the valve assembly and faucet body. So I tighted the screws that hold the valve assembly to the faucet body and the leaked stopped.
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