Tornado Tempest Side Broom Washer K51150420

The Tornado Tempest side broom washer (part# K51150420) is the washer Tacony specifies for the side broom, catalogued as Washer, Side Broom. It sits under the star grip (part# K63213430) that locks the side brush height setting.

Under a hand-tightened clamp a washer is doing real work. The star grip can only apply so much force, and the washer is what spreads that force into a clamping area large enough to hold the setting against a brush being dragged sideways across carpet. A washer that has dished under repeated tightening no longer spreads that load, and the height setting starts to creep even though the grip feels tight.

Compatible Models for the Side Broom Washer

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

When to replace it

• The washer is dished, cupped or has bedded into the surface beneath it.
• The height setting creeps even with the star grip fully tightened.
• It is scored or worn where the grip turns against it.
• Corrosion has pitted it so it cannot seat flat.
• The height adjustment has been dismantled.

Note: the Tempest uses two washers on this assembly. This is the one Tacony catalogues for the side broom; the other is part# K73120120, at the height adjustment bolt. The section table shows where each one sits on the machine.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. Note the stack order as you dismantle. Seat the washer flat, set the brush height, then tighten the star grip by hand only. Check the setting holds after a few minutes of running 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 side broom washer do on the Tornado Tempest?

It spreads the clamping force of the hand-tightened star grip over enough area to hold the side brush height setting against the sideways drag of the brush on carpet.

How do I know if it needs replacing?

If it is dished or cupped, if the height setting creeps with the star grip fully tightened, or if it is scored where the grip turns against it.

What models is this washer (part# K51150420) compatible with?

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

There are two washers on the side broom — which is this?

This is the one Tacony catalogues as Washer, Side Broom, under the star grip. The other is part# K73120120 at the height adjustment bolt. The section table shows where each one sits on the machine.

How do I order the side broom washer (part# K51150420) or get help?

You can add the side broom washer (part# K51150420) 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.