Tornado Wheel 10″ 02661

A 10 inch wheel is large for a machine this size, and that is deliberate: a bigger wheel rolls over thresholds, cables and carpet edges that would stop a small one, and it carries the weight of two full tanks without digging into pile. Part number 02661 is the genuine Tacony 10 inch wheel with the black hub.

Compatible Models for the Wheel 10″

This part is shared across a wide run of Tacony machines. On the Marathon 1200 family it is fitted to:

• Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained Carpet Extractor
• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon, 115V) — all series
• Fits many other Tacony machines — call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm fitment for your machine.

Wheels fail in three ways and only one of them is obvious. The obvious one is a tread that has worn flat or split. The second is a hub that has worn oval on the axle, which shows as a wheel that wobbles as it turns even though the tyre looks fine. The third is the one people miss: a wheel that has gone hard. A tread that has aged and lost its compliance transmits every bump straight into the chassis and grips badly on smooth floors.

Check the hub before blaming the axle. Lift the machine so the wheel is clear, grip the wheel top and bottom and rock it: play means either the hub or the bushing has worn. Then spin it and watch the rim — a wheel that runs untrue has taken a knock, and running it puts a cyclic side load into the axle and its mounts.

Always replace wheels in pairs. They do identical work, so a wheel worn enough to need replacing has a twin close behind, and a machine with one new wheel and one worn one sits and tracks slightly crooked. The labour of lifting and supporting the machine is the same for one as for two.

Fit the bushings at the same time. They are inexpensive, they are only reachable now, and a new wheel on a worn bushing wobbles exactly like the old one. Check the axle for scoring while it is exposed.

Support the machine properly rather than balancing it — a full extractor on its side is heavy enough to do damage — and check that the machine rolls straight on a flat floor before putting it back to work.

Browse every assembly for this machine on the Tornado 98168 Marathon 1200 parts hub, and see the manufacturer’s range at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines does the 10 inch wheel 02661 fit?

It is fitted to the Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained carpet extractor and the 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 in all series, and it is shared across many other Tacony machines. Call 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will confirm fitment before you order.

My wheel looks fine but the machine is hard to push — why?

Often because the tread has gone hard. A wheel that has aged and lost its compliance grips badly on smooth floors and transmits every bump into the chassis, while looking perfectly serviceable. Check hub play too: grip the wheel top and bottom with it clear of the floor and rock it.

Should I replace both wheels together?

Yes. They do identical work, so a wheel worn enough to replace has a twin close behind, and a machine with one new and one worn wheel sits and tracks slightly crooked. The labour of lifting and supporting the machine is the same either way, and the bushings are only reachable during that job.

How do I order the Wheel 10″ (part# 02661) or get help?

You can add the Wheel 10″ (part# 02661) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.