Handle Bolt Nut A432-0605

The handle bolt nut (part# A432-0605) is the threaded nut that secures a handle bolt — a shared Tacony fastener used on both the Riccar R20S and the Tornado Roam 97300 commercial uprights. Made by Tacony, the A432-0605 is used across Tornado, Riccar, Simplicity, CleanMax and Powr-Flite models — see the full Compatible Models list below.

On the Tornado Roam / 97300 / 97300C (and the Riccar R20S), this nut threads onto a handle or frame bolt to clamp the joint tight. The correct nut holds its torque so the handle and body stay solid under the push, pull, and vibration of daily commercial cleaning.

Replace the handle bolt nut if its threads are stripped or corroded, or if it has worked loose and the handle joint feels sloppy. A nut that will not hold lets the fastener back off and the joint loosen. It is an inexpensive fastener that keeps the handle assembly secure.

Compatible Models for the Handle Bolt Nut

Part# A432-0605 is a genuine Tacony component shared across multiple brands. Verified fitment covers the following models:

• Tornado: Roam 97300, TV280, Roam 97300C
• Riccar: R10CV, R10D, R10P, R10S, R10SAND, R17, R21, R21 Plus, R50TAP, PRIMAP
• Simplicity: S10CV, S10D, S10P, S10S, S10SAND, SC10CV, WONDERP
• CleanMax: Zoom ZM-500, Zoom ZM-700, Zoom ZM-800
• Powr-Flite: RIGEL

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956, and the Handle Bolt Nut (part# A432-0605) ships from our shop at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428. Browse the complete Tornado Roam 97300 / 97300C parts catalog for matching components, or view the machine on the manufacturer’s site at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the handle bolt nut secure?

The handle bolt nut (part# A432-0605) is the threaded nut that captures the handle bolt, locking the handle joint so it cannot loosen as the machine is pushed and pulled. It is the fastener that keeps the handle tight to the body.

Is the handle bolt nut the same as the other nuts on the machine?

No — it is sized specifically for the handle bolt, distinct from the general hex nut (A432-0805). Match A432-0605 so it threads onto the handle bolt correctly and holds under the leverage of steering.

Is the handle bolt nut sold individually?

Yes — it is available on its own, so a stripped or lost nut is a quick, low-cost fix. Keeping a spare avoids a wobbly handle turning into a stalled repair.

Which vacuums use the handle bolt nut (part# A432-0605)?

It is a shared Tacony fastener used on the Tornado Roam 97300 and on Riccar models such as the R20S — see the Compatible Models list above for the full range.

Questions about the Handle Bolt Nut (part# A432-0605)? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.