Tornado 6″ Clear Lid w/Black Ring PX103

Clear is the functional part of this specification. A transparent lid lets an operator see the state of what is underneath without opening anything — and on a machine where opening a lid mid-job means stopping, that visibility is the reason the part exists. Part number PX103 is the genuine OEM 6 inch clear lid with its black sealing ring.

Compatible Models for the 6″ Clear Lid w/Black Ring

This part is shared across a wide run of 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
• Tornado 98169 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon, 230V)
• Fits many other machines — call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm fitment for your machine.

The commonest complaint about this part is not breakage but clouding. Detergent, grit and years of wiping leave the lid hazed, and a lid you cannot see through has lost its function even though it still seals perfectly. That is a legitimate reason to replace one.

Clouding is partly preventable. Most of it comes from wiping a dry, gritty lid with a dry cloth, which lays fine scratches across the surface; rinsing before wiping removes the grit that does the damage. Solvent cleaners are the other cause — several will craze this kind of plastic, and crazing is not recoverable.

The ring is as important as the lid. It is what seals, and it ages the way every elastomer on this machine ages: detergent softens it, then embrittles it, and it takes a permanent set so it no longer springs back to meet its face. A lid that has started to leak, or that no longer needs a firm push to close, is usually reporting the ring rather than the lid.

Inspect the lid itself for crazing around any fixing or latch point, which is where stress concentrates. A crack there will run, and a lid that fails in service can drop what it was covering.

Fit with the ring seated evenly all round and the mating face clean. Close it a few times and check the seal compresses evenly before putting the machine 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 clear lid PX103 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 machines. Call 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will confirm fitment before you order.

My lid still seals but I cannot see through it — is that worth replacing?

Yes. Being transparent is the function of this part — it lets an operator check what is underneath without stopping to open anything. A hazed lid has lost that function even with a perfect seal.

How do I stop a clear lid clouding?

Rinse before wiping. Most clouding comes from dragging a dry cloth across a dry, gritty surface, which lays fine scratches. Avoid solvent cleaners too — several will craze this kind of plastic, and crazing cannot be polished out.

How do I order the 6″ Clear Lid w/Black Ring (part# PX103) or get help?

You can add the 6″ Clear Lid w/Black Ring (part# PX103) 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.