Plain Washer .563 ID 19616

The Plain Washer (part# 19616) is a genuine Tacony OEM replacement part for the 30-inch wide-area machines listed below. One part number is shared across the Tornado, CleanMax and Powr-Flite builds of this platform, and it is used on other Tacony machines as well — call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm it against your serial number. It is the plain stainless washer with a .563 inch inside diameter that sits under a fastener to spread its clamping load. It also fits the Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 carpet extractor (12 Gallon 115V), Series E, F and P.

What the Plain Washer does

A washer changes where the load goes. A fastener head bearing directly on a panel concentrates everything into a narrow ring, and that ring either sinks into soft material or begins to pull through thin sheet. Either way the joint quietly loses the clamping force it was tightened to, and the fastener that was correct on assembly is loose a few months later with nothing obviously broken.

The .563 inch inside diameter is what makes this a specific part rather than any washer of roughly the right size, and the stainless material is why it turns up on machines that spend their working lives wet. Stainless does not bleed rust into a finished surface and does not seize a fastener into its hole, which matters most on the joints somebody has to open again.

When to replace the Plain Washer (19616)

Replace it when it has cupped or dished, when a groove has been worn into it by a turning fastener head, or when the bearing faces are pitted. A washer that no longer lies flat on the bench has already yielded once and will not seat properly again, so it is worth changing whenever a joint is opened rather than putting the old one back.

Plain Washer 19616 — fitment and installation notes

Use the specified washer rather than the nearest fit, since the outside diameter decides how widely the load is spread and the .563 inch bore is what keeps it centred on the fastener. Fit it on the side the original occupied, and check the surface underneath for the beginnings of a dimple or a crack before reassembling, because that damage is usually the reason the joint kept loosening.

Compatible Models for the Plain Washer

• Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series G, H and J
• Tornado 93031 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) 230V — Series J
• CleanMax CM-WAV Wide Area Vacuum
• Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum
• Tornado Marathon SE 900 (Model 98170)
• Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900S
• Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900SG
• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V) — Series E, F and P

This is a shared Tacony part used across several brands and models. Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Browse the full Tornado 98170 parts catalogue, or see the manufacturer at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Plain Washer do on the Tornado 98170?

It spreads the clamping load of a fastener across a wider area of the part beneath it, so the head does not sink into soft material or pull through thin sheet and let the joint go loose.

How do I know if my Plain Washer needs replacing?

Replace it if it has cupped or dished, if a groove has been worn into it by a turning fastener head, or if the bearing faces are pitted or corroded. A washer that will not lie flat on a bench has already yielded.

What models is the Plain Washer (part# 19616) compatible with?

The Plain Washer .563 ID (part# 19616) fits the Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series G, H and J, Tornado 93031 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) 230V — Series J, CleanMax CM-WAV Wide Area Vacuum, Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum, Tornado Marathon SE 900 (Model 98170), Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900S, Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900SG and the Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V) — Series E, F and P. If your machine is not on that list, call us at 763-535-0770 with the model number and we will confirm before you order.

How do I order the Plain Washer (part# 19616) or get help?

You can add the Plain Washer (part# 19616) 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.