Tornado Tempest Side Broom Bolt M5 x 35 K53160250

The Tornado Tempest side broom bolt M5 x 35 (part# K53160250) carries the side broom push button mechanism on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper, with two fitted. Tacony lists it as Bolt 5×35, Side Broom. It is retained by spring clips (part# K73430410) rather than by nuts.

The Tempest’s side broom assembly is the part of the machine that reaches where the main brushroll cannot — into wall angles, along skirting and under fixtures. Retaining this joint with clips rather than nuts is deliberate: the bolts act as pivot pins for a mechanism that has to move, so they are located rather than clamped. It also means the shank surface matters more than the thread — a scored or corroded shank makes the control stiff long before anything is loose.

Compatible Models for the Side Broom Bolt M5 x 35

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

When to replace them

• The shank is scored, pitted or corroded where the mechanism pivots.
• The control has become stiff or notchy.
• The thread is damaged where it engages.
• A bolt is bent from an impact.
• The push button mechanism has developed play.

Replace both together. They wear at the same rate and a mechanism pivoting on one new and one worn pin will still feel uneven.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. Note the assembly order before dismantling — the bolts pass through the push button (part# K50321890) and its spring (part# K53321890), retained by spring clips. Always fit new spring clips rather than reusing them. After assembly, cycle the control and confirm it moves freely with no play.

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 do these bolts do on the Tornado Tempest?

Two of them carry the side broom push button mechanism, acting as pivot pins. They are retained by spring clips rather than nuts because the mechanism has to move on them.

How do I know if they need replacing?

If the shank is scored, pitted or corroded where the mechanism pivots, the control has become stiff or notchy, a bolt is bent, or the mechanism has developed play.

What models is this bolt (part# K53160250) 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.

Should I reuse the spring clips?

No. Fit new clips whenever they have been removed — they hold by elastic tension and a clip that has been stretched during removal may sit in its groove without gripping.

How do I order the side broom bolt (part# K53160250) or get help?

You can add the side broom bolt (part# K53160250) 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.