Tornado Tempest Side Broom Push Button K50321890

The Tornado Tempest side broom push button (part# K50321890) is the control that engages and disengages the side brush on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper. Tacony lists it as Push Button, Side Broom. It works against its spring (part# K53321890) and is retained by the M5 x 35 bolts (part# K53160250) and spring clips.

Being able to switch the side broom off matters more than it might seem. The side brush draws current the moment it runs, and there is no reason to spend that runtime in the middle of a large open floor where it has no edge to reach. Operators who can disengage it get meaningfully more area per charge, so a button that has failed in either position quietly costs either runtime or edge cleaning.

Compatible Models for the Side Broom Push Button

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

Symptoms that point to the push button

• The side broom cannot be engaged, or cannot be switched off.
• The button sticks in, or does not return under its own spring.
• It has to be held to keep the side broom running.
• The button is cracked, loose in its aperture, or its face has broken away.
• The side broom engages on its own over bumps.

A button that will not return is usually the spring (part# K53321890) rather than the button. Check whether it moves freely with the spring removed before ordering.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. The button assembles with its spring (part# K53321890), the M5 x 35 bolts (part# K53160250) and spring clips (part# K73430410). Note the spring orientation before dismantling. After fitting, cycle the button several times and confirm the side broom engages and disengages cleanly, and that the button returns fully on its own.

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 side broom push button do on the Tornado Tempest?

It engages and disengages the side brush, letting the operator switch it off on open floor where there is no edge to reach.

How do I know if my push button needs replacing?

If the side broom cannot be engaged or switched off, the button sticks in or has to be held, it is loose or cracked, or the side broom engages on its own over bumps.

What models is the side broom push button (part# K50321890) compatible with?

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

Why would I want to switch the side broom off?

It draws current whenever it runs. On large open floors where there is no wall edge to sweep, switching it off gives noticeably more area per battery charge.

How do I order the side broom push button (part# K50321890) or get help?

You can add the side broom push button (part# K50321890) 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.