Tornado Strike Brush Lifting Assembly K43220803

The Brush Lifting Assembly (part# K43220803) is the mechanism that raises and lowers the Tornado Strike’s brush head relative to the floor. It is what lets one machine work on a hard floor, a low-pile commercial carpet and a deep cut pile without the operator changing anything but a setting — and it is the most expensive single component in the brush head, which is a fair reflection of how much it is asked to do.

Compatible Models for the Brush Lifting Assembly

• Tornado Strike Cordless Upright Vacuum — Model TV190-W10-U

This is a Strike-only component: Tacony’s parts records list the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U as the single machine that takes part# K43220803, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Brush Lifting Assembly does

Setting the brush at the right height is not a convenience feature. Too high and the roll skims the pile without agitating it, so the machine looks like it is working while leaving grit in the carpet backing. Too low and the roll digs in, which loads the brush motor, wears the bristles unevenly and can scuff a hard floor. The lifting assembly holds the chosen height under the weight of the machine and the drag of the carpet, resetting accurately every time the setting is changed.

Signs the Brush Lifting Assembly needs replacing

Replace it when the height setting will not hold — the head drops to its lowest position in use, or springs back up when the machine is pushed. Other signs: the adjustment feels loose, gritty or free of detents; the brush sits visibly crooked, with one side lower than the other; the setting can no longer be changed at all; or the machine has become noticeably harder to push on carpet at a setting that used to be comfortable. Cracked or deformed linkage visible through the head is a straightforward replace.

Fitting the Brush Lifting Assembly

This is a brush-head-apart job. Remove the top cover, then the brushroll and belt so the linkage is clear, and note how the assembly seats against the housing before releasing it — photographing it first saves time. Fit the replacement, work the adjustment through its full range by hand before anything else goes back, and confirm the head sits level across its width. Refit the belt and roll, then test on carpet at each setting.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. You can browse the rest of the machine on our Tornado Strike parts pages, and the manufacturer publishes specifications at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Brush Lifting Assembly do on the Tornado Strike?

It raises and lowers the brush head so the brushroll meets hard floors, low-pile carpet and deep pile at the right height, and holds that setting under the weight of the machine in use.

How do I know if my Brush Lifting Assembly needs replacing?

The clearest sign is a height setting that will not stay put — the head drops or springs back in use. A loose or gritty adjustment with no detents, a brush that sits crooked, or a machine that has become hard to push at a setting that used to be fine all point the same way.

What models is the Brush Lifting Assembly (part# K43220803) compatible with?

The Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U cordless upright vacuum, and only that machine. Tacony’s parts records list no other model that takes part# K43220803.

How do I order the Brush Lifting Assembly (part# K43220803) or get help?

You can add the Brush Lifting Assembly (part# K43220803) 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.