Tornado Tempest Brushroll Washer K73122640

The Tornado Tempest brushroll washer (part# K73122640) sits under the belt pulley screw (part# K73060710) on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper. Tacony lists it as Washer, for Tempest Brush roll — one of fourteen washers on this machine, and the one named for the brushroll.

Under a screw clamping a drive pulley, the washer spreads a load that would otherwise bear on a small area of the pulley face. That matters because the joint has to stay tight against the reversing torque of a brush that repeatedly bites into carpet and releases. A washer that has dished stops spreading that load evenly, the clamp relaxes, and the pulley begins to move on its shaft.

Compatible Models for the Brushroll Washer

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

When to replace it

• The washer is dished, cupped or bedded into the pulley face.
• The pulley screw has been found loose.
• It is scored or corroded so it cannot seat flat.
• It has been lost during a strip-down.
• The pulley or belt is being replaced.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. Seat the washer flat under the screw head and tighten firmly. Turn the pulley by hand afterwards and confirm there is no rotational play before fitting the belt.

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 this washer do on the Tornado Tempest?

It spreads the clamping load of the belt pulley screw across the pulley face, keeping the joint tight against the reversing torque of the brushroll.

How do I know if it needs replacing?

If it is dished or cupped, bedded into the pulley face, scored or corroded, or if the pulley screw has been found loose.

What models is this washer (part# K73122640) compatible with?

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

The Tempest lists fourteen washers — which is this?

This is the one Tacony catalogues for the brush roll, under the belt pulley screw. They are not interchangeable; order by part number.

How do I order the brushroll washer (part# K73122640) or get help?

You can add the brushroll washer (part# K73122640) 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.