Tornado Tempest Brushroll Left Plate K50979430

The Tornado Tempest brushroll left plate (part# K50979430) is the left-hand end plate of the brushroll assembly on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper. Tacony lists it as Plate Left, Brushroll; the parts book calls it the left lever. It is not interchangeable with the right plate (part# K50979420) — the two are handed, and they carry different features for the drive side and the idle side of the roller.

Both plates are structural members that happen to be shaped like brackets. Between them they hold the brushroll axle parallel to the floor across the machine’s whole width, and they take the reaction of the brush being pressed into carpet. Any distortion shows as uneven brush contact — and because the plates are so far apart, a small bend produces a large difference at the bristle tips.

Compatible Models for the Brushroll Left Plate

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

Symptoms that point to the left plate

• The left side of the cleaning path performs noticeably worse than the right.
• The brushroll sits lower or higher at the left end.
• The plate is bent, cracked or has elongated mountings.
• Bearings fail repeatedly at the left-hand end.
• Brush wear tapers toward one end of the roller.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. The plate carries the bearing flange (part# K52530260), bearing and left gasket (part# K50322010), and is secured with M6 x 35 screws (part# K73061180) and nuts (part# K73114250). Check the right plate for matching damage — an impact heavy enough to bend one usually affects both. Confirm even brush contact across the full width before returning the machine to service.

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 brushroll left plate do on the Tornado Tempest?

It is the left-hand end plate of the brushroll assembly, carrying the bearing flange and gasket and holding the axle parallel to the floor across the machine’s width.

How do I know if it needs replacing?

If the left side of the cleaning path performs worse than the right, the brushroll sits unevenly at that end, the plate is bent or cracked, or bearings keep failing there.

What models is the left plate (part# K50979430) compatible with?

The Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U wide-area cordless carpet sweeper. PartSmart lists it against the Tempest alone.

Can I use the right plate on the left side?

No. The two are handed and carry different features for the drive and idle ends of the roller. Part# K50979430 is the left; part# K50979420 is the right.

How do I order the brushroll left plate (part# K50979430) or get help?

You can add the brushroll left plate (part# K50979430) 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.