Tornado Tempest Axle Washer K73121160

The Tornado Tempest axle washer (part# K73121160) sits at the brushroll axle retaining nut (part# K73111430) on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper, with two fitted. Tacony lists it as Washer, Axle — one of fourteen washers on this machine, and the one named for the axle.

At a rotating joint a washer is a bearing face as well as a load spreader. The nut clamps against it rather than against the component behind, which means the washer takes any relative movement during tightening instead of scoring the part underneath. That is why it is worth renewing rather than reusing: a washer that has already been scored transmits that roughness into whatever it is fitted against next time.

Compatible Models for the Axle Washer

• Tornado Tempest Wide-Area Cordless Carpet Vacuum Sweeper — Model TV400-W26-U

When to replace it

• The washer is scored, dished or bedded into the surface beneath it.
• It is corroded or pitted so it cannot seat flat.
• The axle nut has been found loose.
• It has been lost during a strip-down.
• Any time the axle assembly has been dismantled.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. The washer sits between the axle nut (part# K73111430) and the assembly. Note the stack order before dismantling. Seat it flat and tighten the nut so the axle is retained without binding — the brushroll must still turn freely by hand afterwards.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Browse the full Tornado Tempest parts range, or see the Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U machine. Manufacturer information is at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the axle washer do on the Tornado Tempest?

It spreads the load of the brushroll axle nut and acts as a bearing face, taking any relative movement during tightening so the component behind is not scored.

How do I know if it needs replacing?

If it is scored, dished or bedded into the surface beneath it, corroded so it cannot seat flat, or if the axle nut has been found loose.

What models is this washer (part# K73121160) compatible with?

The Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U wide-area cordless carpet sweeper. PartSmart lists it against the Tempest alone, and two are fitted per machine.

The Tempest lists fourteen washers — which is this?

This is the one Tacony catalogues as Washer, Axle, at the brushroll axle retaining nut. They are not interchangeable; order by part number.

How do I order the axle washer (part# K73121160) or get help?

You can add the axle washer (part# K73121160) 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.