Tornado Tempest Side Broom Screw M3 x 8 K73062030

The Tornado Tempest side broom screw M3 x 8 (part# K73062030) is the smallest fastener on the side broom assembly of the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper. Tacony lists it as Screw M3x8, Side Broom.

At M3 this is a fastener with very little margin. There is not much thread, not much head to drive against, and very little tolerance for over-torquing — an M3 will strip or snap at a torque that an M5 would shrug off. In practice that makes it the screw on this assembly most often damaged during a repair rather than in service, usually by someone reaching for the same driver they used on the larger fasteners.

Compatible Models for the Side Broom Screw M3 x 8

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

When to replace it

• The thread is stripped, crossed or stretched.
• The drive recess is rounded or damaged.
• The screw has snapped or is visibly bent.
• It has corroded into its boss.
• The side broom assembly has been dismantled.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. Use a driver that fits the recess exactly and tighten by feel — an M3 gives no warning before it strips. If the boss it threads into is already damaged, repair the boss rather than fitting a larger screw, which will split it.

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 screw do on the Tornado Tempest?

It is the smallest fastener on the side broom assembly, securing a light component where a larger screw would be unnecessary.

How do I know if it needs replacing?

If the thread is stripped or stretched, the drive recess is rounded, the screw has snapped or bent, or it has corroded into its boss.

What models is this screw (part# K73062030) compatible with?

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

Why does this screw get damaged so often?

Because it is M3 on an assembly where most fasteners are M5 and larger. It strips or snaps at a torque the bigger screws tolerate easily, so it is usually damaged during a repair rather than in service.

How do I order the side broom screw M3 (part# K73062030) or get help?

You can add the side broom screw M3 (part# K73062030) 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.