Tornado Wing Nut 19301

A wing nut exists so a joint can be opened without tools. On a carpet extractor that matters: the parts held this way are the ones an operator has to reach during a job or at the end of a shift, and a fastener that needs a spanner does not get undone. Part number 19301 is the genuine OEM wing nut for the MWH-800, Marathon 800 and Marathon 1200 extractors.

Compatible Models for the Wing Nut

This part fits the following Tornado machines:

• Tornado 98164 MWH-800 8-Gallon Self-Contained Carpet Extractor
• Tornado 98166 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon, 115V)
• Tornado 98167 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon, 230V)
• 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)

The failure that matters is a wing that has been bent or broken off. Operators tighten wing nuts with pliers when they are stiff, and a wing bent out of plane cracks at the root soon after. Once one wing is gone the nut cannot be turned by hand, which defeats its purpose entirely and means the panel it holds stops getting opened for cleaning.

Stiffness is the underlying problem worth fixing rather than working round. A wing nut that needs pliers is running on a corroded or damaged thread, and that stud is what will shear next. Clean the stud, check it is straight, and replace the nut rather than applying more force to it.

Hand-tight is the specification. A wing nut is designed for finger torque and nothing more; the joint it holds relies on a gasket or a seated face rather than on clamping force. Over-tightening distorts the wings, damages the stud and, on a sealed joint, crushes the gasket it was supposed to be compressing gently.

Corrosion is the other reason to swap one out. Detergent reaches these fasteners constantly and a wing nut that has thinned at the wing root will snap the next time it is done up firmly — usually with the machine full, on a job.

Keep spares. These are the fasteners most likely to be lost entirely, because they are removed by hand, put down on a floor and never seen again.

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 Tornado machines does the wing nut 19301 fit?

It is used on the Tornado 98164 MWH-800 8-gallon self-contained extractor, the 98166 and 98167 20″ Marathon 800, the 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained extractor and the 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 in all series. Call 763-535-0770 with your model number if you are not sure.

My wing nut is stiff — can I just use pliers?

You can, and that is how the wings get bent and then crack at the root. Stiffness means the stud is corroded or damaged, and that stud is what shears next. Clean the stud, check it is straight and fit a new nut rather than applying more force.

How tight should a wing nut be?

Finger tight and no more. It is designed for hand torque, and the joint it holds relies on a gasket or a seated face rather than clamping force. Over-tightening distorts the wings, damages the stud, and on a sealed joint crushes the gasket it was meant to compress gently.

How do I order the Wing Nut (part# 19301) or get help?

You can add the Wing Nut (part# 19301) 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.