<human>: Goal: How to Fix a Running Toilet

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

OPTIONS:
- 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.
<bot>: 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.