Finish the following sentence with the best choice: How to Fix a Running Toilet

Choices:
- Before you can check the flapper for problems, turn off the pump to the toilet. Fill the toilet to drain excess water from the tank.
- Before you can check the flapper for problems, turn off the water to the toilet. Flush the toilet to drain excess water from the tank.

Answer:
Before you can check the flapper for problems, turn off the water to the toilet. Flush the toilet to drain excess water from the tank.