Tornado Strike Screw M3 x 6 K73060510

The M3 x 6 mm Screw (part# K73060510) is the shortest fastener in the Tornado Strike’s brush head. It is specified in pairs alongside the serrated lock washer, which tells you what it is doing: holding something small against vibration where there is very little depth to work with.

Compatible Models for the Screw M3 x 6

• 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# K73060510, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Screw M3 x 6 does

Six millimetres of thread is not much, so this screw depends on being exactly right. It is paired with a locking washer rather than relying on torque, because you cannot simply tighten harder into that little engagement without pulling the thread. The corollary matters in service: reaching for a longer screw from the same tray because the short one feels insubstantial will bottom it out against whatever is behind the boss, and on a brush head that is usually a moulding wall.

Signs the Screw M3 x 6 needs replacing

Change it if the recess is rounded, if it spins without tightening, if the shank is bent, or if there is rust. Because it works with a serrated washer, treat the pair together — a screw found loose should go back with a new washer, and a washer whose teeth are flat should not be reused even with a good screw.

Fitting the Screw M3 x 6

Keep these separate from the longer screws during a strip-down; a labelled pot is worth the ten seconds. Start by hand, feel the thread engage, and stop at firm. Fit the serrated washer between the screw head and the part, teeth against both faces, and clean the surfaces first so the teeth can bite rather than sitting on grit.

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 Screw M3 x 6 do on the Tornado Strike?

It is the short fastener used in pairs inside the brush head, working together with a serrated lock washer to hold a component secure against vibration where thread depth is limited.

How do I know if my Screw M3 x 6 needs replacing?

A rounded recess, a screw that spins without tightening, a bent shank, or rust. Replace it together with its serrated lock washer, since the washer’s teeth are spent after the first tightening.

What models is the Screw M3 x 6 (part# K73060510) 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# K73060510.

How do I order the Screw M3 x 6 (part# K73060510) or get help?

The Screw M3 x 6 (part# K73060510) is a call-for-price item, so ring us on 763-535-0770 and we will quote it and check stock while you are on the line. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can confirm it is the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.